With the goal of establishing a tournament that promotes football globally and advances the sport for future generations, the bid is guided by the slogan YallaVamos, which represents a proactive endeavor to foster the growth and development of football worldwide.
The joint bid submitted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup™ has achieved a significant milestone. The comprehensive bid book was formally presented to FIFA leadership during an event held at FIFA's Paris office.
The official bid book was presented to FIFA President Gianni Infantino by the Presidents of the three bidding Football Federations: Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation; Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation; and Álvaro de Miguel, General Secretary of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, representing President Pedro Rocha.
Guided by the aspiration to create a tournament that benefits "football, the world, and the future," the bid is driven by the slogan YallaVamos, which embodies a proactive approach to advancing the sport globally.
The bid has been extensively promoted through various engagement initiatives, garnering tens of thousands of followers on social media platforms.
A successful bid would mark a historic moment, as it would be the first time the men's FIFA World Cup™ is hosted across two continents in its century-long history. The bid emphasizes the importance of fostering cultural bridges, ensuring a welcoming environment for fans and visitors from diverse backgrounds, and leaving a lasting legacy in terms of sustainability, innovation, investment, and social impact.
The comprehensive bid book provides detailed information on the bid vision and technical planning, encompassing aspects such as transportation, accommodations, and security arrangements. It also outlines the proposed host cities and stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup™ across the three participating countries.
The bid is supported by a distinguished group of ambassadors, including football legends from each nation: Luis Figo, Andres Iniesta, Nourredine Naybet, and Emmanuel Adebayor. Additionally, prominent players from the current men's and women's national teams, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Achraf Hakimi, Dolores Silva, Ghizlane Chebbak, Alvaro Morata, Irene Paredes, and Yassine Bounou, have lent their support to the bid.
The final decision on the host nation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup™ will be made by a vote of the FIFA Congress on December 11, 2024.
Upon receiving the official bid book for the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his appreciation for the passion, organizational skills, and shared vision of football and its values demonstrated by the three countries. He commended their collaborative effort in uniting two continents in the pursuit of hosting the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the unifying power of football.
During the event in Paris, leaders of the three bidding federations elaborated on their tripartite bid's vision.
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, conveyed their pride and honor in presenting such a historic bid on behalf of their three nations, in accordance with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. He expressed their firm belief that their bid would serve as a legacy for current and future generations, aiming to unite people from across the globe and bring pride to all Africans.
Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, stated: “The bid book presented today outlines a vision for the future. This bid prioritizes environmental considerations as a fundamental aspect of the event, harmonizing the requirements of the competition with the expectations of FIFA World Cup™ host cities, and advocating for inclusivity and diversity for all. These principles form the foundation of our entire proposal!”
On behalf of the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Pedro Rocha, the General Secretary of the Spanish Federation, Álvaro de Miguel, remarked: “42 years ago, our country hosted its only FIFA World Cup™ to date – Spain 1982. Today, over 40% of our population were not yet born at that time. The FIFA World Cup 2030™ will bring together those who experienced it and those who did not. It will also unite three countries and two continents, leaving behind an intergenerational, international, and intercontinental legacy.”
Additional information on the bid is available at www.YallaVamos2030.com, or the bid’s social channels on Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4fnTTR2),