Cristiano Ronaldo led the celebrations after Portugal and five other countries were officially announced as hosts of the 2030 men’s World Cup on Wednesday, with the player saying the unique tournament will be the “most special” yet.

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but the opening matches will be held in South America. This unique arrangement commemorates the tournament's centenary and will see matches played across different continents and seasons.