Spain, Portugal dump Morocco, sign joint bid agreement to 2030 FIFA World Cup
Portugal and Spain Wednesday inked a cooperation deal to submit a joint bid to host FIFA 2030 World Cup, trashing therefore a joint bid with Morocco.
The agreement was signed on the sideline of the friendly match between the two countries played at José Alvalade arena, in Lisbon.
“Few things can generate more enthusiasm than the opportunity to host a world cup and there is no better partner than Portugal. We will walk hand in hand with the Portuguese federation,” said Luis Manuel Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
The move has been in the pipeline as both countries in February launched Iberian duo bid brand to cement their intent.
Bidders have until 2022 to submit their proposals. The 2030 tournament will mark the 100th anniversary of the worl...