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Morocco joins Iberian bid for 2030 World Cup

Otavio of Portugal, Youssef En Nesyri of Morocco and Pepe of Portugal during the World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal (ANP via Getty Images)

Morocco has officially joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid to host the 2030 edition of the Fifa men's World Cup.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI confirmed the news in a letter to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe.

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