FIFA: Bid for the 2030 World Cup Delayed Representative Assembly | FIFA | Launch
FIFA confirmed at its board meeting on the 23rd that the start of the bid for the 2030 World Cup has been postponed.
FIFA stated that considering the milestone significance of the 2030 World Cup as a centenary World Cup, the bidding process will be postponed. The bidding process will be announced at the FIFA Council meeting in September or October 2023, followed by the official start of the bidding process. The final bidding results will be announced at the FIFA General Assembly in the fourth quarter of 2024.
FIFA also announced that the first Club World Cup, which expanded to 32 teams, will be held in the United States in 2025. At present, there are 7 teams participating in the Club World Cup, including champion clubs from all continents, and it is usually held at the end of each year. FIFA confirmed in December 2022 that the Club World Cup to be held in 2025 will be restructured with 32 teams participating, and will be held every four years thereafter.
FIFA also confirmed that Indonesia will host the 2023 U17 Men's World Cup, Colombia will host the 2024 U20 Women's World Cup, and Dominica will host the 2024 U17 Women's World Cup.