Oct 9 (Reuters) - FIFA will take measures to "mitigate the environmental impact" of the three-continent 2030 World Cup, world soccer's governing body said.
FIFA last week named Morocco, Spain and Portugal as hosts of the 2030 tournament, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will also host the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary.
On its website, FIFA highlighted the fact that just three games would be played in South America, adding: "Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030.
"FIFA will take all required measures to mitigate the environmental impact of the FIFA World Cup.
FIFA also confirmed that Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay would automatically qualify for the tournament, meaning six out of 48 teams have been confirmed.
Persons:
it's, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge
Organizations:
FIFA, Thomson
Locations:
Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, South America, Bengaluru