Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid

Last October, Spain and Portugal were joined in their longstanding European candidacy by Ukraine, which is not likely to remain in the bid.

Morocco will join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

The announcement on Tuesday, which raises further doubts over Ukraine’s participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football.

“The Kingdom of Morocco has decided, together with Spain and…