FIFA 2030 World Cup: Sky News understands countries in three continents will host to mark 100 years since first tournament

The 2030 men's FIFA World Cup is set to be spread across countries on three continents, Sky News understands.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates holding the World Cup after victory in the final in Qatar in 2022. Pic: APThe main hosts will be Europe's Spain and Portugal, and Morocco in North Africa.

But South America's Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina will get an opening game each to recognise 100 years since the first World Cup was hosted in Uruguay. Due to FIFA rules, only Asia or Oceania could then bid for the 2034 World Cup - opening the path to Saudi Arabia.UEFA vice president 'sorry' after Sky News revealed he voted for Russia's football return

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