When Is the Next World Cup? Dates, Hosts & Countdown to 2030

The next FIFA World Cup is the 2030 World Cup, running from 8 June to 21 July 2030 in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. To mark the World Cup's 100th birthday, it opens with three centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. After that comes the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

About 42 months to go until the 2030 World Cup kicks off.

The next major football tournaments

TournamentDatesHost
2027 Women's World Cup24 June – 25 July 2027
Brazil
EURO 20289 June – 9 July 2028
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Republic of Ireland
2030 World Cup8 June – 21 July 2030
Spain,
Portugal,
Morocco
Centenary matches:
Uruguay,
Argentina,
Paraguay
EURO 2032summer 2032
Italy,
Turkey
2034 World Cupnot yet set
Saudi Arabia

The road to 2030

2030 World Cup qualifying starts in South America in 2027; Europe only begins after EURO 2028, in a new league format linked to the Nations League. All known dates are in the 2030 World Cup schedule, the stadiums under 2030 World Cup stadiums.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next World Cup?

The next World Cup runs from 8 June to 21 July 2030. The centenary matches in South America are on 8 and 9 June, the final on 21 July 2030.

Where is the 2030 World Cup?

In Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay each stage one centenary match, and all six countries qualify automatically.

When is the World Cup after 2030?

The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia. The exact dates are not set yet – because of the heat, a winter tournament is possible.

More about the World Cup

As of November 10, 2026. We add new information from FIFA as it is published.