The presidents of the football federations of Morocco, Portugal and Spain, Fouzi Lekjaa, Fernando Gomes and Pedro Rocha, respectively, have today signed the candidacy agreement to host the 2030 World Cup, the three organizations report.
The rubric of the document represents the commitment of the three federations to adhere to the rules and framework that govern the candidacy process, as well as offering guidance on key technical aspects of the same, such as promotion and evaluation criteria.
"The three football federations will work hand in hand from today to develop a bid that exceeds all expectations of the FIFA World Cup. The three expressed a month ago their intention to offer a tournament that enhances their legacy, grows football and have an impact around the world," the statement said.
On the occasion of the centenary of the World Cup, they will place "special emphasis on the tournament establishing guidelines for what the next century will be like", with which the three host countries will showcase "their unique cultures, thus promoting greater collaboration between Europe, Africa and the rest in the world", all with the guarantees that the tournament is "sustainable and welcoming for all fans, regardless of their age and origin".
Pedro Rocha, president of the Management Commission of the Spanish Federation (RFEF), indicated that they are "very grateful for the trust that FIFA has placed" in their vision of the tournament and hope to "work very closely with them in the coming months." .
"We are aware of the tremendous responsibility that comes with hosting a FIFA World Cup, and we do not take it lightly," said the Spanish leader, who noted that "three countries will host this event, but their legacy will be felt." everywhere". "Now we have 7 years ahead of us to make the dream of three nations come true, and this World Cup to be the best ever imagined," he added.
Fernando Gomes, head of the Portuguese Federation, highlighted that the signing of this FIFA candidacy agreement "represents a historic moment" for the three organizations and football in the three countries and that they will work "to prepare a candidacy and a plan for the tournament that will impress football fans around the world.
Meanwhile, the Moroccan president, Fouzi Lekjaa, stated that "under the great leadership of Mohammed VI, football in Morocco is growing like never before, from grassroots football to the national teams. Joining forces with Portugal and Spain to create a World Cup "FIFA changing the rules of the game has been the next step to continue on the path of this growth."
"Together, we will be making history. The first men's FIFA World Cup to cross continents. The first to be held for the first time in two of the three countries we bid for. And only the second on the African continent. Our impact can be extraordinary," he added.
On October 4, the FIFA Council unanimously agreed that the only candidacy to organize the event would be the joint bid of Spain, Portugal and Morocco; that Montevideo hosts the opening match, to commemorate the hundred years since the first World Cup that was held in Uruguay in 1930, and that both Argentina and Paraguay host a match.
On October 28, the three federations presented their joint candidacy in Rabat and on the 31st, FIFA received the declaration of interest in organizing the World Cup.
