Morocco, Spain and Portugal won the bid to host the 2030 Men’s World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday, adding that some elements of the tournament will be played in South America as a tribute to the 100 anniversary of the soccer tournament, which was originally played in Uruguay.

<div class="image-embed__placeholder"><img src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/651d84f82c0efc8689f0adf0/France-v-Croatia---2018-FIFA-World-Cup-Russia-Final/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final" width="100%" height="auto"></div><figcaption><fbs-accordion><p class="color-body light-text">The 2030 Men’s World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. </p></fbs-accordion><small>Matthias Hangst/Getty</small></figcaption>

 <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay submitted a bid to host the entire tournament, but instead will host the opening ceremony and first three matches, FIFA said.</p>  </div> <div class="key-facts-element"> <p><em>This is a breaking story and will be updated. </em></p>  </div>


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The opening ceremony and first three matches will take place in South America. 
{ai:summary}<p>Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will host the 2030 Men's World Cup, with some matches played in South America to commemorate the tournament's 100th anniversary. Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host the opening ceremony and first three matches. #sports</p>

2030 World Cup Hosts: Morocco, Spain And Portugal

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