PortugalLisbon & Porto. Atlantic coast football.
Portugal hosts FIFA World Cup 2030 in Lisbon and Porto — two compact, highly walkable cities with world-class stadiums, extraordinary food and some of the most passionate football culture in Europe.
Lisbon and Porto
Portugal is the most compact of the European hosts — a short train ride connects Lisbon and Porto, making a multi-match trip easy to plan.
Lisbon
Estádio da Luz (Benfica) · Estádio José Alvalade (Sporting)
Group stage + knockouts · Capital cityPorto
Estádio do Dragão (FC Porto)
Group stage · 1 hour from LisbonWhy Portugal for FIFA 2030
Estádio da Luz
Home of Benfica and one of the finest club grounds in Europe — capacity 65,000, excellent acoustics, easy public transport access from central Lisbon.
Direct flights from Africa
TAP Air Portugal operates direct routes from Accra, Lagos, Luanda, Maputo and Dakar into Lisbon. One of the best-connected European capitals for African travellers.
Compact country
Lisbon to Porto is 3 hours by express train. You can attend a Lisbon match on Tuesday and a Porto match on Thursday without any complexity.
Pastel de nata and bacalhau
Portuguese food culture is exceptional — seafood, grilled meats, custard tarts, and Vinho Verde in Porto. One of the great food destinations in Europe.
Atlantic coast summer
Cooler than Spain in summer due to Atlantic influence. Lisbon averages 26°C in July. Porto is cooler still. Comfortable conditions for travelling fans.
Portuguese African community
Lisbon has significant Cape Verdean, Angolan, Mozambican and other Lusophone African communities. The cultural connection makes Portugal a unique host in 2030.