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Portugal
Portugal co-hosts FIFA World Cup 2030 across Lisbon and Porto, an hour apart by express train.
Host cities
Why Portugal for FIFA 2030
Estádio da Luz
Home of Benfica and one of the finest club grounds in Europe — capacity 65,000, excellent acoustics, easy public transport access from central Lisbon.
Direct flights from Africa
TAP Air Portugal operates direct routes from Accra, Lagos, Luanda, Maputo and Dakar into Lisbon.
Compact country
Lisbon to Porto is 3 hours by express train — attend a Lisbon match on Tuesday and a Porto match on Thursday without complexity.
Pastel de nata and bacalhau
Seafood, grilled meats, custard tarts, Vinho Verde in Porto — one of the great food destinations in Europe.
Atlantic coast summer
Cooler than Spain in summer due to Atlantic influence. Lisbon averages 26°C in July, Porto cooler still.
Portuguese African community
Lisbon has significant Cape Verdean, Angolan, Mozambican and other Lusophone African communities.
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