Blatter Slams FIFA's 2030 World Cup Decision

Blatter Slams FIFA's 2030 World Cup Decision

Blatter Slams FIFA's 2030 World Cup Decision(Image-Getty)

 Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has voiced his criticism regarding FIFA's decision to hold the 2030 World Cup in six countries spanning three continents. The hosting nations include Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, marking the tournament's centenary.

Blatter, who served as FIFA President from 1998 to 2015 before being ousted due to a corruption investigation, expressed his disapproval of the decision. He called the move to divide the World Cup across multiple countries "absurd" and argued that the World Cup finals should be a compact event. Blatter emphasized the importance of maintaining the event's identity, efficient organization, and a seamless experience for visitors.

He further noted that for historical reasons, the 2030 World Cup should have been exclusively hosted in South America, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup, which was held in Uruguay and won by the host nation.

Blatter has a history of expressing his reservations about FIFA's World Cup decisions, notably criticizing the choice of Qatar as the host for the 2022 tournament due to the country's size.