2030 World Cup Would Generate Nearly 5 Billion Euros for Host Countries and Boost Investment in Europe
Agencies 10.02.2026 09:37 Updated: 10.02.2026 10:37
TL;DR
- The 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, is expected to generate around 5 billion euros for each participating country.
- The event will serve as an 'engine effect' for other sectors such as infrastructure, tourism, and innovation.
- This World Cup is exceptional as it will be the first to be organized across two continents and three countries, commemorating the tournament's centenary.
- The tournament will feature inaugural matches in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.
- An estimated 5 billion people are expected to follow the event globally.
- Key logistical and organizational challenges include mobility, security, and coordination between venues, with teams potentially playing matches in different countries within a short period.
- For Morocco, the tournament is seen as a catalyst for economic modernization, with plans to double airport capacity, expand highways by 30%, and launch a high-speed rail line.