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The countdown to the 2030 FIFA World Cup has reached a critical milestone. As of Monday, March 9, 2026, a technical delegation from FIFA has begun a rigorous two-week tour to inspect the proposed host sites across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. This visit is essential for finalizing which cities will host the 48-team tournament.
FIFA delegation begins inspection tour
A FIFA delegation will start a two-week inspection tour to assess infrastructure prepared for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The visit begins in Spain, where officials will meet representatives from government institutions, football clubs and candidate host cities. After Spain, the delegation will continue its tour in Portugal and Morocco.
The evaluation will examine stadium readiness, transport access, and the broader logistical capacity of host cities.
Six Moroccan stadiums under review
Morocco will present six stadiums as part of its World Cup infrastructure plan.
- Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca
- Grand Stade de Tanger
- Grand Stade d’Agadir
- Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat
- Grand Stade de Marrakech
- Grand Stade de Fès
These venues form the core of Morocco’s hosting strategy and represent significant investments in sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 tournament.
The flagship Grand Stade Hassan II project in Casablanca is expected to become one of the largest football stadiums in the world.
Spain and Portugal also preparing host venues
Spain has proposed several well-known stadiums including Camp Nou in Barcelona, Santiago Bernabéu and Metropolitano in Madrid, San Mamés in Bilbao and La Cartuja in Seville.
Portugal will rely on three main venues: Estádio da Luz and Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, as well as Estádio do Dragão in Porto.
Together, the three host nations have proposed more than 19 stadiums for the expanded tournament, which will feature 48 national teams.
A symbolic centenary World Cup
The 2030 tournament will run from June 13 to July 21. Three opening matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the first World Cup held in Montevideo in 1930.
Following the inspection tour, FIFA will evaluate the progress of each country’s preparations before confirming the final list of host cities and stadiums.
