19:45
Morocco, Portugal and Spain are “ready” to organize “the best World Cup ever”
In a press release published this evening after FIFA’s decision, Morocco, Portugal and Spain “guarantee that they will work to provide the best bid file in order to organize, in 2030, a memorable World Cup.” Promising in passing that the three countries are “ready” to build “the best World Cup of all time”.
And added that “the Football Federations of Morocco, Portugal and Spain have confirmed their commitment to present a candidacy file which will honor the history of the competition and leave a legacy in different fields”. Before continuing: “Morocco, Portugal and Spain take to heart the requirements and the ambition to prepare the best application file ever made.”
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, said: “This is an important moment in the history of Morocco, a great achievement under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. It is an honor and a responsibility that we have before us and a privilege to join forces with Portugal and Spain to prepare a candidacy file which, I am sure, will make history and push the organization of the competition to an unprecedented level .”
Fernando Gomes, president of the Portuguese Football Federation: “Each of our countries brings a vibrant footballing tradition, unrivaled organizational experience and a capacity to innovate that will certainly mark the future of the competition.”
Finally, Pedro Rocha, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, underlines “the dream of being able to bring back to Spain, almost 50 years later, the organization of a World Cup. I am sure that together, with Morocco and Portugal, we will organize the best World Cup ever!”
Nicolas Pelletier
18:16
2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia officially announces its candidacy
FIFA formalized this Wednesday the six countries which will host matches for the 2030 World Cup. With matches in Africa, South America and Europe, the 2034 World Cup should be played in Oceania or Asia and opens the door wide to a candidacy from Saudi Arabia.
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman reacted in a statement: “The Kingdom’s willingness to host the 2034 World Cup is a reflection of the global renaissance it has achieved at all levels and levels , which made it a center of leadership and an international interface to host the largest and most important global event, important global events in various fields, with the capabilities that the country possesses, economic components and great cultural heritage. “
17:39
The field is open for Saudi Arabia in 2034
By awarding the 2030 World Cup to three continents, which is a first, FIFA is reserving the organization of the 2034 World Cup to Asia or Oceania. This leaves the field open to Saudi Arabia, already considered the favorite for the 25th edition of the competition. As reported by RMC Sport last Junethe kingdom decided not to apply for 2030 in order to concentrate its efforts for 2034.
17:36
Hello everyone
Welcome to the RMC Sport website and application to follow live all the reactions to the announcement of the organization of the 2030 World Cup on three continents.
FIFA indicated this Wednesday that it had given its agreement to organize the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while awarding three of the first matches of the competition to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The opening ceremony will take place in Montevideo. A way for the football governing body to celebrate 100 years since the first edition of the World Cup, which was held in Uruguay.
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