The new alliance was announced by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) at a press conference held at the UEFA headquarters in Switzerland. UEFA is the governing body of soccer in Europe.
The 2030 World Cup candidacy from Spain, Portugal, and Ukraine is supported by UEFA and will go up against other contenders like an alliance between Egypt, Greece, and Saudi Arabia, as well as a joint South American effort from Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile.
According to a story from The Times published on Tuesday, Ukraine will host one World Cup group throughout the competition.
The decision as to who will host the tournament in eight years from now will be decided at a FIFA Congress in 2024, where the 211 member associations will vote on which group is best.
By 2030, the World Cup will have expanded to a 48-team tournament, an increase of 16 more teams from the current format.
After this winter’s World Cup in Qatar, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will collaborate to host the 2026 edition of the competition. Additionally, it will be the first World Cup with 48 teams, according to Sky Sport.
