Uruguay–Argentina–Chile–Paraguay 2030 FIFA World Cup bid
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The Uruguay–Argentina–Chile–Paraguay 2030 FIFA World Cup bid,[1][2] also known as the South American Bid or simply the South Bid, was an unsuccessful joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup by Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile. The tournament's name would be Centenary World Cup.[3][4]
Bid by Uruguay–Argentina–Chile–Paraguay 2030 Candidatura de Uruguay–Argentina–Chile–Paraguay 2030 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host countries | Uruguay Argentina Paraguay Chile |
Teams | 48 (from 6 confederations) |
Venue(s) | 16 (from 53 options) |
The intended bid had initially been shared between only Uruguay and Argentina.[5][6] The intended bid followed an earlier web movement claiming that FIFA should give Uruguay hosting rights for the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup, which was held in Uruguay and won by Uruguay. Argentina played in the deciding match of the 1930 FIFA World Cup.
The Uruguay–Argentina intention to bid was officially confirmed on 29 July 2017 before Paraguay was confirmed as the third host on 4 October 2017. Chile confirmed their bid to host with the group on 14 February 2019 as a joint communique from the confirmed nations.[7] Bolivia also made a request to join, and Peru was rumoured to be interested in hosting.[8][9] The joint bid was officially launched on 7 February 2023.[10]
On 4 October 2023, the Morocco–Portugal–Spain bid was selected over the South American bid, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay being selected to host three inaugural matches on the occasion of the centenary of the 1930 World Cup.[11]