The World Cup will return to South America, Conmebol confirmed. The president of the organization, Alejandro Dominguezstated that the opening games of the Centenary World Cup 2030 They will take place in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the countries that, together with Chile, have submitted their candidacy to host the planetary competition. However, FIFA decided to “commemorate” the 100th anniversary of the tournament and leave the first venue to our region, but excluded the Mapochos.
After the news was announced, the Chilean press regretted that La Roja was not considered for the World Cup: “FIFA strictly ignores Chile: Out of the 2030 World Cup,” Chilean Redgol portal reported; “Conmebol excludes Chile from the 2030 World Cup,” said that country’s newspaper La Tercera; “To South America, but without Chile: FIFA has confirmed what the 2030 World Cup will look like,” headlined TNT Sports Chile.
Cover by Redgol from Chile. Photo capture
Cover of La Tercera de Chile. Photo capture
Cover of TNT Sports Chile. Photo capture
Why won’t Chile host the Centenary World Cup in 2030?
The President of Conmebol indicated that the decision rested solely with FIFA and that the Mapocho country was the last to be included in the joint candidacy: “Originally there were only two countries, Argentina and Uruguay; later the number was classified as 48” and Paraguay was added, later Chile was added. Furthermore, he mentioned that they will find a way to include La Roja in the competition: “We will work for Chile to be there or we will find something of this format. It is a decision that is made by FIFA, not by us. They decide how and what (to be done).