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Introduction

The upcoming tournament is going to be a historic edition of the World Cup as it will span three different continents. The opening matches are scheduled to be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Furthermore, the six countries hosting the event will automatically qualify their teams. This landmark event in the world of football will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the inaugural World Cup, which began in Uruguay in 1930.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, soccer's world governing body announced on Wednesday. Interestingly, the opening matches of this tournament are scheduled to be held in South America

The upcoming tournament marks a historic occasion as it will be the first World Cup to span three different continents. The opening matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Additionally, the six countries hosting the event will automatically qualify their respective teams to participate.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the inaugural World Cup in 1930, Uruguay has been chosen to host the opening game of the 2030 tournament. The decision pays tribute to the historic significance of the first World Cup, where Uruguay, a small host nation in Latin America, defeated Argentina in the final.
At the time, the only existing federation for the sport was the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), which was headquartered in Paraguay.
World Cup 2030

"In 2030, the FIFA World Cup is set to unite three continents and six countries, extending an open invitation to people worldwide to participate in the beautiful game, centenary celebrations and festivities dedicated to the FIFA World Cup," FIFA said. In an official press release.
"The FIFA Council, in unanimous agreement, officially nominated the joint bid presented by Morocco, Portugal and Spain as the sole candidate to host the event in 2030. These countries will not only host the tournament but also secure automatic qualification."
"Furthermore, the announcement said, after considering the historical significance of the inaugural World Cup, the FIFA Council collectively decided to hold a separate centenary celebration event in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, where the inaugural FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. Additionally, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay respectively commemorate It has been unanimously agreed to host three FIFA World Cup matches as part of this."

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