Portugal football legend Luis Figo said in a recent interview that he has high hopes for the FIFA 2030 World Cup in Morocco, Portugal and Spain and that hosting the tournament will bring Portugal together.

"In Portugal, hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 will bring the country together like never before. I believe that we will see the Portuguese people of all ages, and all backgrounds, come together like never before, to deliver a truly incredible event," said Figo, who had been capped 127 times for Portugal in his career.

Figo had played for many European powerhouses, such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, winning four league titles in Spain and four in Italy, as well as other glories.

"It will of course be a great opportunity to showcase Portugal to the world, and I'm excited about the potential to highlight all regions of our beautiful country. Morocco, Portugal and Spain have already proved themselves by organizing other major events. We have the infrastructure, facilities and expertise to host a truly exceptional event," he added.

As the sole candidates, Morocco, Portugal and Spain announced a joint bidding in November 2023, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay also confirmed as bidders to host the centenary celebration with one 2030 World Cup match in each country. FIFA will vote for the host nations at the FIFA Congress later this year.

"This would also be a unique World Cup, bridging two continents together. Through a culmination of different cultures, I believe the event will unite people through their strong passion of football and offer a great experience for visitors from across the world," Figo said.

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