05 October 2023

Thursday 05 October

2023-10-05

Events

 * Announcement made by FIFA that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents. Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The opening matches in South America are to mark the World Cup's centenary as it will be 100 years since the inaugural tournament in Montevideo. (BBC News)