FIFA World Cup Hosts (Men)
Host nations for the FIFA World Cup are selected through a bidding process. Interested countries (or joint bids) submit detailed proposals covering stadiums, infrastructure, transport, accommodation, security, and legacy plans. FIFA then evaluates bids through inspections and technical reports.
large crowd in Seoul, South Korea in 2002
The selection process typically begins 8–10 years before the tournament, ensuring the chosen host has enough time to prepare venues and infrastructure for the event. Here is a list of the past and future men's FIFA World Cup hosts.
| Year | Hosts(s) |
|---|---|
| 2034 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2030 | Spain, Portugal & Morocco |
| 2026 | Canada, USA & Mexico |
| 2022 | Qatar |
| 2018 | Russia |
| 2014 | Brazil |
| 2010 | South Africa |
| 2006 | Germany |
| 2002 | Japan & South Korea |
| 1998 | France |
| 1994 | USA |
| 1990 | Italy |
| 1986 | Mexico |
| 1982 | Spain |
| 1978 | Argentina |
| 1974 | Germany |
| 1970 | Mexico |
| 1966 | England |
| 1962 | Chile |
| 1958 | Sweden |
| 1954 | Switzerland |
| 1950 | Brazil |
| 1938 | France |
| 1934 | Italy |
| 1930 | Uruguay |
Notes
- The FIFA Men's World Cup has been held every four years since 1930, except the tournament was not held in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II.
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