CCM FWC30 Bid Book

HISTORY
COMES
ALIVE
URUGUAY, ARGENTINA AND PARAGUAY BID TO HOST
THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION MATCHES AS PART OF
THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2030™
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President, Estimado Presidente,
Honoring the history and essence of football Honrar la historia y la esencia del fútbol
On the afternoon of Sunday July 13th, 1930, a hard, sown leather ball started to roll in the En la tarde del domingo 13 de julio de 1930, una dura pelota de cuero cosido empezaba a
Gran Parque Central stadium in Montevideo. That first move marks the beginning of the history rodar en la cancha Gran Parque Central, en Montevideo. Ese primer movimiento marca el
of the main sports event in the world, the history of a dream which never stopped rolling and inicio de la historia del evento deportivo más importante del mundo, la historia de un sueño que
growing. That first FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay thanks to the authorities’ drive and the ya nunca paró de rodar y de crecer. Aquella primera Copa del Mundo de la FIFA, realizada en
extensive and deep vision of the directors of football back then, involved 13 national teams, five Uruguay gracias al empuje de sus autoridades y a la visión amplia y profunda de los dirigentes
of which were South American. If we also consider that two teams from our continent reached del fútbol de entonces, contó con la participación de 13 selecciones, de las cuales cinco eran
this tournament’s final, it is clear that South America is the origin, the place where this passion sudamericanas. Si además consideramos que a la final de ese torneo llegaron dos equipos de
nuestro continente, queda claro que Sudamérica es el origen, el lugar donde en verdad nació
that enjoys, moves and teaches millions of boys, girls and young people from every corner of
y se fortaleció esta pasión que ahora divierte, emociona y enseña a millones de niños, niñas y
the planet at present, was actually created and strengthened.
jóvenes de todos los rincones del planeta.
Those of us who are in charge of directing international football nowadays are resting on
Quienes hoy tenemos la responsabilidad de dirigir el fútbol internacional estamos subidos a
the shoulders of true giants. It took a lot of bravery and courage to do what those pioneers, the
hombros de verdaderos gigantes. Hizo falta mucha audacia y coraje para hacer lo que hicieron
founders, did then. They put into practice the noble ideal of bringing continents and cultures
aquellos pioneros, los fundadores. Llevaron a la práctica el noble ideal de unir los continentes
together through football almost one hundred years ago under much more adverse conditions
y las culturas a través del fútbol hace casi un siglo, en condiciones mucho más adversas que
than the current ones, practically with no resources, only armed with their convictions, their
las actuales, prácticamente sin recursos, armados solo con sus convicciones, su confianza y su
trust and their love for a sport which was still far from being the global phenomenon that it is
amor por un deporte que estaba todavía lejos de ser el fenómeno global que es en el presente.
nowadays.
A 100 años de esa hazaña es un deber para el fútbol mundial honrar el ejemplo y la memoria
One hundred years after this achievement, world football has the duty to honor the example
de esos jugadores, técnicos, hinchas y dirigentes que sembraron la semilla del fútbol moderno
and the memory of those players, coaches, fans and directors who planted the seed of modern actual… por cierto, en tierra sudamericana. Es el momento de mirar el futuro inspirándonos
football…, in South American soil. It is time to look into the future inspiring ourselves in the en los orígenes, en las grandes ideas que sirvieron de cimiento a la grandeza que hoy vemos.
origins, on the great ideas which served as basis for the greatness we witness today. Only Solo quien respeta y valora su historia podrá alcanzar nuevas cimas y vencer los desafíos más
those who honor and value their history will be able to reach new heights and overcome more complejos.
complex challenges. La candidatura de Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay para albergar la Copa del Mundo
The bid of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to host the 2030 World Cup is neither a whim 2030 no es un capricho ni un proyecto antojadizo. Existen plenas condiciones para organizar
nor a random project. The conditions for organizing world-class events are present, as it has eventos deportivos de primer nivel, como ya está ampliamente demostrado. Pero sobre todo
been widely evidenced. But above all, this is a bid which has a characteristic which no other bid es una candidatura que tiene un rasgo que ninguna otra puede tener y que no se relaciona con
may have, that is not related to material resources or logistics capabilities: it is right here where recursos materiales o capacidades logísticas: aquí y solo aquí se encendió la llama del rey de
the flame of the most important sport was ignited in 1930. los deportes en 1930.
As there is only one Taj Mahal, Colisseum, Machu Picchu, and Parthenon, there is also only Así como solo hay un Taj Mahal, solo un Coliseo, solo un Macchu Picchu, solo un Partenón,
one Estadio Centenario, the scenario where the first World Cup was held, a football temple and así también existe un solo Estadio Centenario, escenario de la primera final del mundo, templo
a symbol of this bid rooted in the most powerful values of our sport. del fútbol y símbolo de esta candidatura que hunde sus raíces en los valores más poderosos
de nuestro deporte.
Alejandro Domínguez W-S Alejandro Domínguez W-S

President of CONMEBOL Presidente de CONMEBOL
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Dear President Infantino, let us be proud to continue the History of Football and let Football
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be able to tell its future by remembering past History.
Montevideo, July 28 2024
Yours sincerely,
Mr
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino
President
Fédération Internationale de Football Association – FIFA
Dear President,
Ignacio Alonso Labat
Football in Uruguay is much more than a sport that arouses passions. It is identity and it is part President of AUF
of our way of being as a nation. It is played, felt, debated and encouraged in every home and in
every corner of our country. It is an essential part of our way of being and of our history.
We, Uruguayans, are known worldwide for our ‘garra’ (grit), referring to our character,
resilience, quality and dedication in the face of great challenges. It is in our DNA.
We are privileged to have hosted the first World Cup in 1930 and it is emblematic that the
stadium that was built for the tournament was named ‘Centenary’ in honor of the time that has
passed since the birth of our country.
Now, it is the FIFA World Cup that reaches its first centenary and the year 2030 may also be
remembered as the event that continued the thread of the history of this wonderful sport. The
celebration match in the field of the World Football Monument Stadium will be a milestone in the
history of world football, a new milestone for the city, the country and world football.
As you know, our Centenary stadium has been recently remodeled and modernized. It
has more than 30,000 square meters of surface, facilities suitable for today’s international
competition and is placed in an unbeatable central location within the city of Montevideo.
Besides, for the occasion of the Centenary Celebration Match, new improvements will prepare
this mythical venue not only to host the event, but also to be part of the next hundred years of
football.
Uruguay also offers unique conditions in terms of sports facilities, hotel capacity, transport
systems as well as air and land connectivity, which are in line with the challenge of organizing
the match to be the heart of the FIFA World Cup Centenary Celebration, and which we are sure
can satisfy the needs of delegations and tourists.
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Estimado Presidente Infantino, permítanos tener el orgullo de continuar la Historia del
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Fútbol y permita que el Fútbol pueda contar su futuro recordando la Historia pasada.
Montevideo, 28 de julio de 2024
Atentamente,
Señor
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino
Presidente
Fédération Internationale de Football Association – FIFA
Presente
Estimado Presidente, Ignacio Alonso Labat
Presidente de AUF
El fútbol en Uruguay es mucho más que un deporte que despierta pasiones. Es identidad y
es parte de nuestro modo de ser como nación. Se juega, se siente, se debate y se alienta en
cada hogar y en cada esquina de nuestro país. Es parte esencial de nuestro modo de ser y de
nuestra Historia.
A los uruguayos se nos conoce mundialmente por nuestra “garra”, aludiendo al
carácter, resiliencia, calidad y a la entrega frente a los grandes desafíos. Está en nuestro
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Tenemos el privilegio de haber sido sede de la primera Copa del Mundo de 1930 y resulta
emblemático que se nominara “Centenario” al Estadio que se construyó para el torneo, en
honor al tiempo transcurrido desde el nacimiento del país.
Ahora, es la Copa Mundial de la FIFA la que alcanza su primer centenario y el año 2030 podrá
ser recordado también como el evento que continuó el hilo de la Historia de este maravilloso
deporte. El partido de celebración que realizaremos en el césped del Estadio Monumento
Histórico del Fútbol Mundial será un hito en la Historia del Fútbol mundial, con toda seguridad,
un nuevo hito para la ciudad, el país y el fútbol mundial.
Cómo usted sabe, nuestro estadio Centenario ha sido recientemente remodelado y
modernizado. Cuenta con más de 30.000 metros cuadrados de superficie, instalaciones
adecuadas a la competencia internacional actual y está ubicado en inmejorable centralidad
dentro de la ciudad de Montevideo. Y para la ocasión del Partido de Celebración del Centenario,
nuevas mejoras prepararán este mítico recinto no solo para recibir el evento, sino para ser parte
de los próximos cien años del fútbol.
Uruguay ofrece, además, condiciones únicas en materia de instalaciones deportivas,
capacidad hotelera y sistemas de transportes y conectividad aérea marítima y terrestre, que
resultan acordes al desafío de organizar el partido para ser el corazón de la celebración del
Centenario de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, y que estamos seguros puedan satisfacer a las
necesidades de delegaciones y turistas.
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Foreword Thank you all for letting us be part of this story. Football once again gives us the opportunity to
get together in a common goal. Football, that identity that defines us, will once again be the
Buenos Aires, July 2024. great game that gathers all nations. And that timeline that goes from the famous 1930 World
Cup to today will be sealed by a ball.
The emotion, that loving feeling that for Argentines has one of its roots in football, is enormous. Past, present and future finely threaded by this unwavering passion called Football.
Full and immense. It is not easy to put into words what football, as the king of sports, represents
in Argentine culture. Along with tango, ‘criollo’ football seeped into every heart, into the very guts
of every inhabitant of my country to transform it into that great art that generates what we call
‘Pasión de Multitudes’ (‘Passion of Crowds’). I am convinced that it is not easy to find in other
corners of our planet so much love, so much devotion, affection and feelings for this beautiful
game.
Football in Argentina has served as a vital tool to forge the national identity, the integration
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of all individuals, to seal an impression, a way of being, of feeling and of falling in love with this
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ecumenical phenomenon called football.
And for all the inhabitants of the ‘Patria Grande’ (Big Nation) that Argentina represents,
football is, surely, a way of living. A kind of religion with devoted followers here and there, that
does not distinguish either social classes or creeds, that makes a worship service to the ball.
Between 1880 and 1882, thousands of immigrants arrived in our lands and among them was
none other than Alejandro Watson Hutton, the man who sowed the foundation stone of Argentine
football. From then on, the film that was generated is a succession of scenes, images and
photos that represent us all over the world.
Argentina then, as part of this region, is one of the historical and histrionic links of what
we call South American Football. And the commemoration in 2030 of the Centenary of the first
World Cup organized by FIFA will be an ideal occasion to strengthen these values.
From that event in 1930 to what will be the next event in 2030, things have happened and
continue to happen. To list the milestones of Argentine Football would take hundreds of pages
and thousands and thousands of words. Perhaps to synthesize the feeling and meaning of what
we represent to the world, it is necessary to refer to the last World Cup played in Qatar 2022.
There, a nation of this portion of the Earth moved and excited everyone.
That is why the great pride will be, once again, to host the Tournament that generates more
impact worldwide. We, Argentines, went through it in 1978 and once again we will receive in our
home, together with Uruguay and Paraguay, the joy of being part of the organization of a World
Cup.
We are proud and happy that South America can host this historic World Cup, to
commemorate and vindicate history. We know that this is a very big commitment but we are
also very certain about the values that drive us to live up to such a great responsibility. We
also appreciate and embrace the support of all the Presidents of the federations that make up
CONMEBOL.
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Gracias a todos por dejarnos ser parte de esta historia. El Fútbol nos vuelve a dar la oportunidad
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de hermanarnos en un objetivo común. El Fútbol, esa identidad que nos define, será otra vez
Buenos Aires, Julio 2024. el gran juego convocante de todos los pueblos. Y aquella línea de tiempo que va del célebre
Mundial de 1930 a hoy quedará sellada por una pelota.
La emoción, ese sentimiento afectivo que para los argentinos tiene una de sus raíces en el Pasado, presente y futuro finamente enhebrado por esta pasión inquebrantable llamada
fútbol, es enorme. Plena e inmensa. No es fácil describir con palabras lo que el fútbol como Fútbol.
deporte rey representa en la cultura argentina. Junto con el tango, el fútbol criollo se filtró en
cada corazón, en las propias entrañas de cada habitante de mi país para transformarlo en ese
gran arte que genera lo que nosotros denominamos Pasión de Multitudes. Soy un convencido
que no es fácil encontrar en otros rincones de nuestro planeta tanta querencia, tanta devoción,
cariño y amor a este hermoso juego.
Un fútbol que en la Argentina ha servido como vital herramienta para forjar la identidad
nacional, la integración entre todos los individuos, para sellar una impronta, un modo de ser, de Claudio Fabián Tapia
sentir y de apasionarse por este fenómeno ecuménico denominado fútbol. Presidente de AFA
Y para todos los habitantes de la Patria Grande que representa a la Argentina el fútbol
es, seguramente, una forma de vida. Una especie de religión con devotos aquí y allá, que no
distingue clases sociales ni credos, que hace un culto de adoración a la pelota.
Entre 1880 y 1882 llegaron a nuestras tierras miles de inmigrantes y entre ellos estaba, nada
más y nada menos que Alejandro Watson Hutton, el hombre que sembró la piedra fundacional
del fútbol argentino. De ahí en adelante, la película que se generó es una sucesión de escenas,
imágenes y fotos que nos representan en todo el mundo.
Argentina entonces, como parte de esta región, es uno de los eslabones históricos e
histriónicos de lo que denominamos Fútbol Sudamericano. Y la conmemoración en el 2030
del Centenario de la disputa de la primera Copa del Mundo organizada por la FIFA será una
ocasión ideal para reafirmar esos valores.
De aquel evento de 1930 a lo que será el próximo acontecimiento de 2030 pasaron y siguen
pasando cosas. Enumerar hitos del Fútbol Argentino demandaría cientos de páginas y miles y
miles de palabras. Quizá para sintetizar el sentimiento y significado de lo que representamos
para el mundo haya que referirse a la última Copa del Mundo disputada en Qatar 2022. Allí
donde una nación de esta porción de la Tierra conmovió y emocionó a todos.
Por eso el gran orgullo será, nuevamente, ser anfitriones del Torneo que más impacto
genera a nivel mundial. Los argentinos lo vivimos en 1978 y otra vez recibiremos en nuestra
casa, junto con Uruguay y Paraguay, la dicha de formar parte de la organización de una Copa
del Mundo.
Estamos orgullosos y felices de que Sudamérica pueda ser sede de este Mundial histórico,
de conmemorar y reivindicar la historia. Sabemos que este es un compromiso muy grande pero
también tenemos muy en claro los valores que nos impulsan para estar a la altura de tamaña
responsabilidad. También valoramos y abrazamos el apoyo de todos los Presidentes de las
federaciones que componen la CONMEBOL.
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The hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup is a historic opportunity for football to return to its roots,
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those that forged what is today a sport that unites geographies and whose only boundary is the
Mr field lines, the one that separates the present from the future, today from tomorrow.
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino For all these reasons, dear President, allow us to be a part of this history, to honor those
President who knew how to devise the strategy and prepare the field, so that we can walk on it again as
Fédération Internationale de Football Association – FIFA we did in 1930, blending the football of the past with the present time.
Dear President, Yours sincerely.
Passion. Support. Loyalty. These are some of the words that can describe the feeling that
overwhelms every inhabitant of our country upon hearing the word, football. A sport that, since
the indigenous Guarani, has had social relevance in the formation of our communities, where
this sport is breathed and sweated.
Unique.This is another definition that reflects the relationship between football and Paraguay.
Geographical, historical, and political reasons have made our football significantly different from
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that of our neighbors, the main one being the very distinct and peculiar idiosyncrasy of the
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Paraguayan citizen.
Many times, the style of football represents the spirit of a people. Over the years, the
extraordinary self-love and sense of belonging have made Paraguayan football compete with
great dignity against other major powers of the continent, writing unforgettable pages of our
history with determination, goals, and dribbles. The commemoration in 2030 of the centenary of
the first FIFA World Cup is the perfect opportunity for the world to get to know South American
football in its essence, giving a well-deserved tribute to each of the cultures that shaped a sport
that today knows no language barriers.
For Paraguay, hosting one of the Centenary Celebration Matches represents an opportune
occasion to show all football fans its way of viewing the sport, with all the color and warmth
that characterizes it, and with that encouragement, which, through chants and murgas, brings
together thousands of voices and hugs for over 90 minutes. This is how we want to welcome
the world, with the same passion that makes Paraguay a destination to always remember.
Along with the hospitality that is our distinctive mark, we have also demonstrated the enormous
capacity to host large-scale events, from the 1999 Copa América to the organization of youth
multidisciplinary tournaments, continental and world finals, all with a high level of infrastructure,
organization, and security, providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. The
FIFA World Cup will not only find a great host but also venues that meet the highest standards
and a setting perfectly suited to the occasion. For example, the Defensores del Chaco Stadium
has witnessed historical moments such as the Chaco War, being the place where Paraguayan
soldiers gathered before going into battle, and decades later, feeling the vibration of its concrete
stands with unforgettable celebrations, events that made it an icon for the entire continent.
To all this are added the sports facilities and hotel capacity, which, along with an efficient
transportation system, will ensure that the celebration match we host can meet all the needs of
delegations and tourists attending this event, guaranteeing resounding success.
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de sus gradas con festejos inolvidables, hechos que lo convirtieron en un ícono para todo el
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continente.
Señor A todo esto, se suman las instalaciones deportivas y la capacidad hotelera, que, junto a un
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino eficiente sistema de transporte, harán que el partido de celebración que alberguemos pueda
Presidente satisfacer todas las necesidades de delegaciones y turistas que se darán cita a este evento,
Fédération Internationale de Football Association – FIFA garantizando un éxito rotundo.
Presente La realización de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2030, es una oportunidad histórica para que
el fútbol pueda volver a sus raíces, aquellas que forjaron lo que hoy es un deporte que une
Estimado Presidente, geografías y que la única frontera que conoce es la de cal, aquella que separa el presente del
futuro, el hoy del mañana.
Pasión. Aliento. Lealtad. Son algunas de las palabras que pueden describir el sentimiento que Por todos estos motivos, querido Presidente, permítanos ser parte de esta historia, para
embarga a cada habitante de nuestro país al escuchar la palabra, fútbol. Un deporte que desde honrar a aquellos que supieron armar la estrategia y preparar la cancha, para que la volvamos
los indígenas guaraníes ha tenido una relevancia social para la conformación de nuestras a pisar así como en 1930, conjugando el fútbol del pasado en tiempo presente.
comunidades, donde se respira y se transpira este deporte.
Único. Es otra definición que refleja la relación entre el fútbol y el Paraguay. Razones Atentamente.
geográficas, históricas y políticas, hicieron que nuestro balompié logre diferenciarse
sustancialmente de los vecinos, siendo la principal, la idiosincrasia muy propia y peculiar del
ciudadano paraguayo.
Muchas veces, el estilo futbolístico representa el espíritu de un pueblo. A través de los años,
el extraordinario amor propio junto al sentido de pertenencia, hicieron que el fútbol paraguayo
compitiese con altura con otras grandes potencias del continente, escribiendo con puño y letra,
con goles y gambetas, páginas inolvidables de nuestra historia.
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La conmemoración en el 2030 del centenario de la disputa del primer Mundial FIFA es la
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oportunidad perfecta para que el mundo pueda conocer al fútbol sudamericano en su esencia,
dándole un reconocido homenaje a cada una de las culturas que le dieron forma a un deporte
que hoy no conoce de idiomas.
Para el Paraguay, el hecho de albergar uno de los Partidos de Celebración del Centenario
de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA representa una ocasión propicia para enseñarle a todos los
hinchas del fútbol, su manera de ver este deporte, con todo el color y el calor que lo caracteriza,
y con ese aliento, que, entre rimas y murgas, logran juntar miles de gargantas y abrazos por
más de 90 minutos.
Así queremos darle la bienvenida al mundo, con esta misma pasión, que hace del Paraguay
un destino para recordar siempre, y a la hospitalidad que es nuestro sello distintivo, hemos
demostrado igualmente la enorme capacidad de albergar eventos multitudinarios, desde la
Copa América de 1999 pasando por la organización de torneos juveniles multidisciplinarios,
finales continentales y mundiales, todos ellos, con un alto nivel de infraestructura, organización
y seguridad, brindando de esa forma un ambiente seguro, cómodo y acogedor.
La Copa Mundial de la FIFA se encontrará no solo con un gran anfitrión, sino con escenarios
acordes a la más alta exigencia y con un recorrido que se ajusta perfectamente a la ocasión del
evento. Por ejemplo, el Estadio Defensores del Chaco ha sido testigo de momentos históricos
como la contienda bélica de la Guerra del Chaco, siendo el sitio donde los soldados paraguayos
se reunían antes de entrar en combate, y décadas después, sintiendo la vibración del cemento
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
1. Introduction
Part A: Event Vision and General Information

INTRODUCTION
2. Vision & Strategy
3. Legacy
4. Political support in Host Countries
5. General Information – Host Countries & Host Cities
6. Event Timing
Part B: Infrastructure
7. Stadiums
8. Team & Referee Facilities
9. FIFA Fan Festival Sites
Part C: Services
10. Accommodation
11. Transport
12. Safety & Security
13. Health, Medical & Anti-Doping
14. IT&T
Part D: Commercial
15. Revenues
Part E: Sustainability & Human Rights
16. Sustainability & Human Rights
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Introduction centenary of the first FIFA World Cup in history breathing football in our countries that we
held in Uruguay in 1930… would like to host the Centenary Celebration
It has been a long and glorious journey since the window of an absent neighbor, or just a Matches. So that the “passion for football”
that “first time” and today we are proud to football goal image present in our imagination: Football offers us the unmissable will never stop here, but will also keep
present our bid for the FIFA 2030 World Cup all these real, invented and/or imaginary items opportunity to go back to where it all pumping the whole world. So that we keep on
Centenary Celebration Matches (CCMs)… make up the spark that ignites our passion for began 100 years ago. offering the world, the magic of a region that
and where else could those matches be held football, which is AT THE HEART OF EVERY experiences football like no other. So that the
with greater legitimacy, historic symbolism and SOUTH AMERICAN PERSON. Going back to our roots, to the cradle of magic new generations will continue to grow, develop
popular passion than in South America, and Here we do not hesitate to vie for the ball and heroism, to breathing pure football in its and create legends over the next 100 years.
most precisely, in our three countries? This as if it were the last one; we play, compete most significant competition, to feeling the
rhetorical question has an obvious answer, but and laugh with whichever rival we face, and warmth of fans and the unique fervor in every The magic is here, and it is alive. This
words do not come so easy, since you cannot we defend our teammates and our team shield cheer towards the teams, each and every corner of the planet is the past, the
explain South American football; you rather WITH OUR OWN LIFE. minute that the matches may last… present and the future of football.
feel it, live it, breathe it, dream it, celebrate it, Iconic football moves are characteristic It is in the honor of all those pioneers,
cry for it… Here, football is magic, and magic right here, and the dribbling -gambeta- is the the ones that came after them and everyone
cannot be explained. But we will try anyway… first thing taught and learnt; the rabona, the
In every corner, square, street or sandlot chilena, the pisadinha and the vuelta olimpica
in South America, everything revolves around all started here.
football. Life is ROUND here. Here 90 minutes of football affect the
Friends meet to spend time together or spirits OF A WHOLE NATION. Here the most
simply to PLAY… Because for us football is not brillant football stars WERE BORN and WILL
just a game, IT IS LIFE ITSELF. CONTINUE TO BE BORN: the heroes that the
Here we play with new balls, old balls, world loves, cheers and remembers forever,
deflated balls and even with balls invented the idols which turned football into magic,
out of rolled socks, with bottle caps, with passion and the incomparable experience that
stones or whatever which may be kicked; only comes to life in this sport.
where football goals are made of sneakers Due to all the above, we are excited to post
and have imperfect measures, or of bricks a bid to organize and celebrate this unique
from an unfinished construction, door houses, and exceptional event: the celebration of the
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PART A
EVENT VISION
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AND GENERAL VISION
INFORMATION & STRATEGY
2. Vision & Strategy
3. Legacy
4. Political support in Host Countries
5. General Information – Host Countries & Host Cities
6. Event Timing
A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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2 Vision & Strategy
sports of all. Because in South America, first incomparable passion for football existing
we play football and then we exist… LIFE IS in our societies, they have always been
2.1 Our Vision recorded in world football history books. The ROUND HERE! characterized by the warm hospitality of our
exciting final match between Uruguay and And as we talk about playing a pioneering people and their historical and ongoing attitude
South America, a continent where pure Argentina, in which Uruguay prevailed, not role in international football competitions, since towards receiving and welcoming immigrants
and magical football is neverending only allowed Uruguay and South America to we hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, and foreign visitors over time, regardless their
win its first FIFA World Cup, but it also gave it should also be remembered that we also origin, race, culture or religion.
From its inception to date, world football rise to a new transcendent global sports created the oldest tournament among national
has come a long and fruitful journey and it celebration which would call and join mankind teams, our COPA AMÉRICA, in 1916… 2.2 Our Strategy
has provided us with a myriad of significant every four years. In this context, our vision, as this event’s Just like FIFA, we believe that competitions
and dazzling experiences, supported by its Upon celebrating the CENTENARY of host countries, consists in providing FIFA, foster development and therefore, our main
incomparable relevance from a sports, social the event, we would like the tournament to go millions of fans and the whole world football strategic objective will be to build-up a
and cultural standpoint throughout the world, back to its origins, to the continent which gave ecosystem with a unique, highly emotional value journey around this centenary event,
and particularly in our region. birth to all the stars that people cheer for and sports experience, which supported by a which will attract the attention of fans and
With our eyes set on 2030, we are filled with remember, to the land of sandlots and love combination of the “magic” of our players, of all key stakeholders in the regional
emotion and overjoyed to live a new, unique for the teams, to the continent which created the passion of our fans and the track record and international football ecosystem, by
and historical experience: the celebration of the need to meet every four years, forget their of South American football successes, offering them value-based experiences
the centenary of the first FIFA World Cup held troubles and speak only one language… the remembers and celebrates the centenary and opportunities.
in Uruguay in 1930. Football invites us to language of FOOTBALL. of the first FIFA World Cup, highlights the Such strategic goal, together with
return to the place where it all began… 100 Inspired by that significant milestone, importance of football in our region and its our future development plans focused on
years ago. South American football wrote a history glorious journey to date, and sets the investing in sports, service and entertainment
When that first FIFA World Cup in of high-impact sports success over the grounds for creating a future legacy of infrastructure, as well as in strengthening
history was held, thirteen countries invited following 100 years, which was grounded sustainable growth for South American our organizational, management and value
by Uruguay, and including Argentina and on our world-class football talent, our football. creation capabilities around our football
Paraguay, challenged the barriers of distance professional capacity and the close company We are convinced that our 3 countries are competitions and institutions, will allow us to
and uncertainty, and embarked on a journey of our extraordinary base of faithful, ardent excellent and naturally legitimate hosts of this evolve in our growth and value creation
towards the “South of the world” to participate and passionate fans who provide the perfect event since, in addition to having participated agenda for the whole South American
in an unprecedented event which would be framework for the most iconic and popular in the first FIFA World Cup of 1930 and the football ecosystem, ensuring that the
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endless source of South American talent to football stakeholders due to the quality
continues to provide the exceptional and of South American teams and players,
transformative players that the world the incomparable fans and population
needs. support, and the impactful profile and
Also, we are looking to capitalize this event features of the celebration and forward-
3
to streamline our cross-border agenda for looking messages that will raise people’s
connecting and integrating South American interest, cause emotion and attract the
countries and cities around experiences whole football ecosystem and society in
related to football events—and their related general.
tourism and entertainment industries— • Experiences aligned with the preferences
reducing red tape barriers which cause and behavior of the current and future
friction among visitors, thus improving fans, and also with those of the “eternal
LEGACY
their experience and creating synergies / fans”, which connect, engage and join
enhancing the economic benefits for our fans generations all around the world.
countries and cities, as well as the union • Attractive and meaningful events
of our peoples. and value-based experiences for
commercial partners, investors and
other key stakeholders within the
2.3 Our Value Proposition football ecosystem, which will allow us
Our value proposition consists in offering a to continue building our sustainable
unique, emotional and lasting experience value creation agenda for the South
which integrates and joins generations of American football.
football fans, taking them to visit and feel in-situ • The development of a modern and
the place where the South American magic sustainable infrastructure, leading a
emerges, the iconic nooks where the most new path for 360° sustainable events
important and historic football stars were born, while also making visible the sustainable
and to breathe pure football air and passion in commitments of our own countries.
every corner. A unique experience throughout • An event that sets the grounds for
a journey that connect the first FIFA World Cup streamlining the initiatives towards
epic, our sports glory and its legacy to date, connecting and joining South
with the huge potential of our football towards American countries and cities around
the future. the opportunity of fluently offer to local
The main pillars and foundations of such and foreign visitors, experiences related
value proposition are summarized as follows: to football events and the related “clean”
• Centenary celebration events with high tourism and entertainment industries.
sports, commercial and symbolic appeal
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Legacy connection and engagement models – by eternal and future fans, by offering
mobilizing the following core initiatives: them modern and innovative value
3.1 Future Legacy consuming football content, (2) technology, as 1. Making intelligent investments in propositions (audiovisual content, IT
South America has an extraordinary base the key transformation enabler. modern and sustainable stadiums/ platforms, experience at stadiums,
of passionate fans (our PRESENT FANS). In addition, we believe that competitions sports infrastructure to enhance the among others) better aligned with their
We also count with fans who watched more drive development and therefore, our main experience of fans and audiences of all demands/preferences.
World Cups and players than any other fan strategic objective for the future will be to around the world. We believe that furthering this agenda and
in the world, those who know football at its leverage on this centenary event to build-up 2. Strengthening our organizational and initiatives will allow us to retain the one-of-a-
purest and witnessed its changes over time, a significant and sustainable development management capabilities towards kind football talent born and raised in our
those who pass their love for football through legacy for both our football and our South creating value in South American region for a longer period, and under better
generations: we call them our ETERNAL American countries, for the next 100 years. football competitions and entities. conditions, thus creating significant value
FANS. Finally, we do have a huge population We summarize as follows the main initiatives 3. Strengthening the connection, “in” and “for” our entities and for all South
of young people who symbolize the future to build-up our legacy: engagement and experience of current, American key stakeholders.
and for which this celebration event has been • Progress in our strategic goal of building
designed, so that the magic and passion of a new golden era in the organization of
football remain alive in our region for ever (our world-class sports events in the region by
FANS OF THE FUTURE). hosting a highly visible event with such a
Moreover, we noticed that both football significant impact.
and the way that the audience/fans connect • Taking South American football to the
with it, particularly the new generations, next level – taking advantage of the
is evolving in an active and accelerated evolution and transformational momentum
manner driven by two significant in football content (audiovisual and
transformation trends: (1) fans’ new and in-person) consumption models, and in fan
more elevated demands and preferences when
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4
POLITICAL
SUPPORT IN HOST
COUNTRIES
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4
Political support in Host Countries In addition to the considerable governmental Divisional D, Fútbol Femenino, Fútbol Sala,
support, the Uruguayan Football Association Tercera División, Juvenil Divisional A and
4.1 Uruguay department, whereas senators are elected (UAF) is one of CONMEBOL’s founding Juvenil Divisional B.
Uruguay has been experiencing considerable through a federal election, both for five-year member associations, it is also the FIFA Undoubtedly, history rules converge for
economic, social and cultural transformations terms. member association which hosted the first Montevideo and Uruguay, to host a 2030 FIFA
with a significant economic growth, improving The Judicial power is led by the Supreme FIFA World Cup in 1930, has two Olympic World Cup match!
wealth distribution. At present, Uruguay is Court of Justice, which members are trophies (1924 and 1928), won the World Cup
considered one of the most stable South appointed by the General Assembly through a twice, in 1930 and 1950, as well as fifteen 4.2 Argentina
American economies and one of the 20 safest majority made of two thirds and whose terms Copas América and two Youth World Cups. Argentina is a country where people breathe
countries in the world. last ten years, or end after they turn 70 years The Uruguayan Football Association and live football across its 24 provinces, so
Uruguay has a unitary, democratic, old. The Judiciary is also made by the Court was created on March 30, 1900, by Enrique football is a crucial element of Argentine
decentralized and presidential government of Appeals, District Courts and Justice of the Lichtenberger, director of Albion F.C, who sent identity because it promotes significant values,
comprising 19 departments and 127 Peace Courts. the invitations to CURCC, Deutscher FK, and such as equality, integration and teamwork.
municipalities. The government comprises In this institutional and political context, Uruguay Athletic to create this new league. In this context, clubs promote this passion,
three independent powers: Executive, the Uruguayan Government, as well as the These four clubs founded the association present in over 11,500 football clubs across
Legislative and Judicial. In addition, there are Montevideo Municipality, showed full support and the first Uruguayan Championship. It Argentina, so it may be stated that Argentina’s
three autonomous enforcement agencies: through acts of government to the bid for was founded under the name of The Uruguay candidacy to host a 2030 FIFA World Cup
the Electoral Court, the Contentious and Montevideo to be a host city for the FIFA World Association Football League. In 1905, under match is supported by the illusion of the over
Administrative Court and the Court of Auditors. Cup again. the presidency of Félix Ortiz de Taranco, 45 million inhabitants of Argentina, who have
The Executive branch is led by the This clear and defined political and it changed its name to Liga Uruguaya de joined together to reach this goal.
President, who acts in accordance with institutional support by the Uruguayan Football, and in 1915, under the presidency of Argentina has a presidential,
the related minister or ministers, or with the Government is shown in the declaration of Juan Blengio Roca, it changed its name again representative, republican and federal
Council of Ministers. The president is both public interest for the proposal to host the 2030 to Asociación Uruguaya de Football, a name government in which people’s representatives
head of State and head of Government, it is FIFA World Cup, as well as the 1930 FIFA which was maintained until the professional are elected by vote and in turn, each province
elected jointly with the vice-president through World Cup Centenary celebrations schedule. system was adopted on April 6, 1932, when and the City of Buenos Aires also elect their
direct popular election. The presidential term In addition, the Budget Law assigned a specific the Liga Uruguaya de Football Profesional governors and lawmakers by vote. In addition,
is for 5 years with no immediate reelection item to cover the disbursements related to is created, with Mario Ponce de León as provincial governments organize and sustain
except following a similar period counted Uruguay’s candidacy to be host of the 2030 President. It resumes the former name of their judicial systems.
as from the date on which their term has World Cup. Asociación Uruguaya de Football on June Therefore, there is a considerable
elapsed. The Uruguayan President appoints It should also be noted that one of 30, 1936, under the presidency of Dr. Raúl balance of powers: the elected president is in
and removes the ministers. In addition, the Uruguay’s long-term policies include the firm Jude, adopting the Spanish version of the charge of the Executive branch, whereas the
General Assembly may remove ministers by conviction to continue consolidating itself as term “football”, and reaching its current name: Legislative power is made of a two-chamber
absolute majority of votes. a leader in environmental matters and human Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol, in 1970, body comprising a Chamber of Deputies with
The Legislative Power comprises the rights observance at an international level, and under the presidency of Américo Gil. 257 representatives, and the Chamber of
General Assembly, which is made of a this event will represent a clear opportunity to The AUF’s authorities are as follows: Senators, with 72 representatives. Finally, the
Chamber of Senators with 31 members show the world that the Uruguayan society is the Executive Committee, currently chaired Judicial Power is in charge of the important
(counting the president of the chamber, who is committed to these principles resulting from by Ignacio Alonso, the Youth Executive duty of being the custodian of our Constitution
the Vice-president of Uruguay) and a Chamber solid and sustainable national policies, which Committee, the Futsal Executive Council, through the Supreme Court of Justice, which
of Representatives, with 99 members. are supported by multiple parties to date, and the Women’s Football Committee, the Beach at present is made of five members.
Parliament elections are held through closed include a significant involvement by the private Soccer Committee, and the Executive Both the Argentine Government and the
lists, simultaneously with the presidential sector and the civil society, which upholds Committees: Primera División, Segunda City of Buenos Aires, where the match is to be
election. Representatives are elected by sustainability values. División Profesional, Primera División Amateur, held, are very supportive about the historical
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opportunity to become a FIFA World Cup register with FIFA in 1912, and a founding Celebration Matches is a significant, fair Paraguay comprises a capital City,
host city, counting with the commitment and member of CONMEBOL since 1916. and historical decision which will allow us Asunción, 17 departments and 263 districts,
collaboration in this regard of the Argentine Since its foundation, our senior national to celebrate the epic of the first World Cup which are autonomous from a political,
Presidency General Secretariat and the main team won the 1978, 1986 and 2022 World organized by FIFA in 1930. administrative and regulatory standpoint,
governmental entities which would be involved Cups, was runner-up in the 1930, 1990 and manage their interests, and are sufficiently
in planning and organizing the match. 2014 World Cups, obtained Olympic gold 4.3 Paraguay self-governed to collect and invest their
This clear and defined political and medals in 2004 and 2008, and silver medals in Paraguay has the privilege of being home to resources.
institutional support by the Argentine 1928 and 1996, and won 16 South American the Confederación Sudamericana del Fútbol The Paraguayan Government is invested
Government is also shown in the Presidential Tournaments (since 1975, Copa América), (CONMEBOL), which organizes all large in this important process which is being
Decree No. 439/2024, which stated that the including the last two editions (2021 and South American football events. Bearing this in undertaken so that a 2030 FIFA World Cup
different jurisdictions of the Argentine Public 2024). As it arises from AFA’s by-laws, its mind, as well as the rich history of Paraguayan match may be held in Paraguay, and the
Administration will provide support and significant decisions are made in Assembly football, the city of Asunción could not be left main governmental institutions which will
perform the necessary actions to ensure the meetings, whereas the Executive Committee out of this significant event. This is the reason be involved in planning and organizing this
proper development of the event called “FIFA is in charge of the association’s management for the initiative to host one of the Centenary event are in charge of adopting the necessary
World Cup Centenary Celebration”, and that and operations, supported by the collaboration Celebration Matches of the 2030 World Cup, measures in such regard.
they will assist the countries that will join them provided by ongoing and special committees. an initiative fully supported by over six million In addition, the Paraguayan Government,
in preparing the event. The federal nature of AFA is shown by the inhabitants of the country strategically situated through binding agreements, will guarantee
In addition, the Argentine Government is makeup and representative characteristics in the heart of the continent. the proper observance of human rights to fully
convinced that it will take advantage of this of its sovereign assembly, which is made of It should be noted that Paraguay has protect workers, local communities, football
event to highlight sustainability and human 46 delegates (22 from Primera División, 6 a presidential, unitary, indivisible and players and fans, with measures aimed at
rights behaviors and policies, since one of the from Primera Nacional, 5 from Primera B, decentralized government based on a establishing safeguards against abuses and
priorities of the host city is to consolidate itself 2 from Primera C, 1 from Primera D, 2 for representative, participative and pluralist discrimination of minorities.
as a leading city regarding environmental Federal A, 5 for the leagues, 1 for women’s democracy founded on the recognition of In addition to the governmental support,
protection. football, 1 for futsal and beach soccer, and 1 human dignity. The President is the head of the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (APF)
To g e t h e r w i t h s u c h s i g n i f i c a n t for former referees, players and trainers), and Paraguay’s State and Government and some is supporting this candidacy and has made
governmental support, it also emerges the sovereign entity has the power to approve of his/her powers include appointing and available all required resources to meet
the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) and change by-laws and regulations, elect or removing the Ministers of the Executive Branch, all the necessary standards. The APF was
commitment to uphold this event. AFA was remove members of the Executive Committee, who are in charge of their related ministries. founded on July 18, 1906 under the name
founded by Alejandro Watson Hutton in the Electoral Committee and the Statutory The Legislative power is exercised by the of Liga Paraguaya de Football Association
Buenos Aires on February 21, 1893, under Audit Commission; approve the Letter to the Congress, which is made of the Chamber of (LPFA), in 1916 joined the CONMEBOL, and
the name of Argentine Association Football Members, the financial statements and the Senators (higher chamber), with 45 members, was accepted as a FIFA member association
League, being the oldest association in budget. and a Chamber of Representatives (lower in. After several changes, on December 3rd,
the American continent after the Argentine In summary, with the support of a whole chamber), with 80 members. Parliament 1998, it adopted its current name, Asociación
Association Football League of 1891, which country and the willingness of the Argentine elections are held through closed lists, Paraguaya de Fútbol.
is not recognized as its predecessor, was people to be one of the host countries of the simultaneously with the presidential election. As it arises from APF’s by-laws, the
dissolved after one year. It is also the eighth World Cup again, also backed by the Federal Representatives are elected by department, Assembly is in charge of making important
oldest football association in the world. After Government, which is also taking all the whereas senators are elected through a decisions, whereas the Executive Council is in
a process involving name changes, spin-offs, necessary measures to host this event, and federal election, both for five-year terms, and charge of executing APF’s policies. It is made
mergers and translation into Spanish, in 1934 under the firm conviction that AFA will lead they may be reelected. The Judicial Power of fifteen members: the President, three Vice-
it became “Asociación del Football Argentino” this event so that it remains in the history of is in charge of administering justice and the presidents and eleven advisors, three of which
and subsequently in 1946, it adopted its final our football, there is no doubt that Argentina’s maximum constitutional control is exercised by are elected by the General Regular Assembly,
name. It was also the first in the continent to choice as a host country for the Centenary the Supreme Court of Justice. and the other eight represent the divisions and
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are elected in partial meetings held by these It should be noted that Asociación
bodies. The Executive Council operates for a Paraguaya de Fútbol won the Copa América
four-year term and members may be reelected. organized by CONMEBOL in 1953 and 1979.
The body has powers to make decisions falling In this context, with the support of the
outside the scope of the Assembly, or those Paraguayan Government and the significant
5
not assigned to other bodies. It complies endorsement by the APF and the CONMEBOL,
with and enforces the by-laws, accepts or there are no doubts that the conditions for the
suspends members, prepares and calls for city of Asunción to have the privilege to be a
regular and special meetings, prepares the host city to one of the 2030 FIFA World Cup
related agendas, appoints the president, Centenary Celebration Matches have been
vice-presidents and jurisdictional body and met.
permanent committee members.
GENERAL
INFORMATION -
HOST COUNTRIES &
HOST CITIES

5.1
Host Countries 5.2
Host Country: Uruguay
To celebrate the centenary of FIFA’s inaugural ongoing investments in infrastructure, a vast Uruguay, founded in 1825, is well known for
World Cup, the cities of Montevideo, Buenos experience in hosting international sports its rich cultural diversity resulting from the
Aires and Asunción join efforts to offer a events and the incomparable warmth of our fusion of European influences arising from
unique and memorable hosting concept for the people, the hosting value proposition promises the various peoples who founded the country,
2030 FIFA World Cup Centenary Celebration a vibrant and passionate environment, thus including Spanish, Italian, French, English,
Matches in a very compact footprint. A celebrating a century of goals, dreams and Scottish, and German peoples, among others.
hundred years after that first initial milestone shared emotions among citizens, visitors Its diverse geography, which comprises
that took place in Uruguay, these cities and the whole local and international football idyllic beaches, large plains and soft hills, is
prepare themselves tohonor the memory and community. a magnet for those who love nature and seek
evolution of the sport. With iconic stadiums, for adventure.
In the economic and political sphere,
Uruguay is known for its stability and for being
a highly equitable society, which is shown in
its high per capita income and the reduced
Capital Montevideo
inequality and poverty ratios. Its diversified
economy, which includes core industry Population   3,444,263
segments such as agribusiness, tourism and
Size/Area 176,215 km²
services, is well-known for its’ meat, wool and
soybean production, and for its investments Number of registered
4
in renewable energies. In 2023, Uruguay football leagues
showed its macroeconomic robustness once
again with a GDP of about USD 77 billion and
Main holidays (June and July)
Event name Holiday type Date Closed offices (yes/no)
José Artigas Birthday Public June 19 No
Constitution Day Public July 18 Yes
Main international sports events
Event Date Audience
Pre Olympic Rugby 06/23 5,000
Sudamericano Surf Qual. 03/23 3,000
Women's Basketball Super 4 03/23 2,000
South American Aerobic Gymnastics 06/22 500
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 11/18 26,921
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a 5.11% annual inflation rate, an index which is Este is famous for its exclusive and vibrant Uruguay’s sports infrastructure shows this América tournament, 15 times. In basketball,
keeping a downward trend. These data, along nightlife. In addition, Colonia del Sacramento importance with diverse facilities which hosted Uruguay also left its mark with 11 South
with its well-known political and social stability, captivates tourists with its historical international events throughout history, such American Basketball Championships. These
strengthened its international reputation. neighborhood declared as a World Heritage as the 2018 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. achievements highlight Uruguay’s rich sports
A leader in democracy in Latin America Site by UNESCO, and by its colonial charm. An emblematic example of this infrastructure tradition and its role as a competitive force in
and ranking 14th in The Economist’s In terms of Sustainability, in 2020 Uruguay is the Centenario stadium which, around a the international scenario.
Democracy Index, Uruguay also shines ranked 2nd in Latin America’s sustainability century ago, was the scenario of the FIFA To sum up, Uruguay sports infrastructure,
due to its transparency and low corruption index prepared by America Economía and World Cup’s first final match held in 1930 in highlighted by a renovated Centenario stadium,
index. In 2024 it led Numbeo’s Quality of subsequently in 2022, it was the only country Uruguay. This event marked the beginning together with its political and economic
Life Index, and in The Heritage Foundation outside the OECD within the top 20 in the World of the world’s most important and prestigious stability, provide an optimal environment for
Economic Freedom Index, it ranked just below Energy Council’s Trilemma report. In addition, football match, which Uruguay had the merit organizing this magnificent event. This calm
Chile, showing its commitment with economic the World Economic Forum recognized and honor to inaugurate and…win! We hosted environment and the passion for football
freedom and citizen well-being. Uruguay as role model due to its significant the first final match, which attracted over that throbs at every corner, ensure that any
Consolidated as the second most production of renewable energy which shows 68,000 people in 1930, and now we have football tournament held in Uruguay will be
important economic activity in Uruguay, its outstanding capacity to balance energy the great opportunity to host the centenary a success for participants, the organizers
tourism contributes with 7.3% of its’ GDP and security, energy equality and environmental celebration match in 2030, allowing a whole and the audience.
offers around 121,000 job positions. In 2023, sustainability. These achievements show country to go back to where it all started
Uruguay was consolidated as a prominent Uruguay’s commitment to the climate 100 years ago.
tourist destination in South America, attracting change global challenge and its leadership Moreover, Uruguay won the FIFA World
3.8 million visitors who generated revenues in promoting a more sustainable future. Cup’s final match in 1950, at the mythical
for USD 1.77 billion. Montevideo, the capital Sports are characteristic of the Maracaná stadium in Brazil. It also obtained
city, is recognized by a harmonious mixture Uruguayan culture, a pillar of Uruguayan other important football titles, like the Olympic
of history and modernity, whereas Punta del identity and a source of citizen pride. gold medals in 1924 and 1928, and the Copa
5.3 Host Country: Argentina
Argentina, founded as an independent nation

in 1816, has its vibrant capital city in Buenos
Aires and is recognized worldwide for its
fusion of cultures, showing its diversity. With a
cultural heritage influenced both by European
immigration and its creole roots, Argentina
has a wide array of traditions and well-known
gastronomy. Tango, asado, mate, wine and
football are symbols of its identity, and they are
all related to celebrating and sharing one-of-a-
kind social events. of the largest non-conventional gas reserves The technological innovation, the educational
This rich cultural heritage extends to its in the world. and medical excellence and the tourism and
political system characterized by a federal This dynamic economic activity is cultural infrastructure not only strengthen
City of Buenos
structure that adopts the diversity of its 23 Capital supplemented by a considerable progress Argentine economy, but also enhance its
Aires
provinces and the Buenos Aires City, each in Argentina’s technology sector, allowing international attraction. Argentina leads the
with their own government and legal autonomy Population 46,234,830 Buenos Aires to become a global innovation ranking of visitors in South America with 6.8
under the Argentine Constitution. hub in this regard. Argentina has a high million visitors in 2023, generating about
Size/Area 3,761,274 km²
With a GDP of around USD 640 billion unicorn rate: 12 companies have achieved 1.5 million job positions. Some of the main
in 2023, Argentina ranks as the 3rd largest Number of registered 7 + Regional this status, showing a vibrant entrepreneurial tourist destinations include the cosmopolitan
economy in Latin America, with significant football leagues leagues ecosystem. In the educational field, the Buenos Aires, the majestic Iguazú Falls, the
agricultural, livestock and wine-producing University of Buenos Aires (UBA) has been impressive Patagonia, the famous Mendoza
industries, as well as the dynamic growth region is one of the most promising repeatedly recognized as the most prestigious wine region, and the historical Salta and
of emerging sectors, such as information renewable energy sources in the country. Latin American institution in 9 of the last 10 Jujuy, where nature shows all its splendor at
technology and tourism. In addition, natural Argentina is also part of the so-called “lithium years according to the QS World University Quebrada de Humahuaca, which was declared
resource-related industries play a significant triangle” together with Bolivia and Chile, Ranking, and in the health area, the Hospital a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Each of
role in the Argentine economy. Wind power, hosting a significant portion of the world’s Italiano and Hospital Austral are part of the top these destinations offer unique experiences,
with its large number of operating wind reserves of this metal, which is essential for 10 hospitals in the region, according to the Top showing the country’s impressive diversity and
farms and developments in the Patagonia energy transition. It also has Vaca Muerta, one Ranking LATAM Best Hospitals 2023, showing wealth. In this regard, we would like that the
Argentina’s excellence in the medical field. hosting of one of the Centenary Celebration
Event name Holiday type Date Closed offices (yes/no)

Main international sports events
Anniversary of the Demise of Public June 17 Yes
General Martín de Güemes Event Date Audience
Anniversary of the Demise of Public June 20 Yes Copa América Futsal 09/23 NIA
General Manuel Belgrano
FIFA World Cup U-20 06/23 NIA
Islamic New Year Religious July 7 No
Youth Olympic Games 10/18 1,000,000 (aprox)
Independence Day Public July 9 Yes
NIA: No information available
5.4
Host Country: Paraguay
Established as an independent country in

1811, after its independence from Spain,
Paraguay is a highly diverse country from a
cultural standpoint as a result of the fusion
between Guaraní indigenous traditions and
the Spanish colonial heritage. Its geography is
equally varied with landscapes which include
the extensive plains in Chaco and the thick
Matches to be a great opportunity for the Recently, the Argentina national football team forest of the Ybicuí National Park.
largest possible number of foreign visitors won its sixteenth Copa América held in the Paraguay is a unitary, indivisible and
to know, visit and be amazed by these USA in 2024, achieving the impressive record decentralized welfare state based on the rule
natural and human wonders offered by our of winning four consecutive international of law, as provided for in the Constitution and
country, generating benefits for the whole titles, after being crowned champion of the legislation. The Republic of Paraguay adopts
society, beyond the event and football. Copa América Brazil 2021, champion of the as its system of government a representative,
Capital Asunción
The Argentine spirit is also fired up in the Finalissima Cup celebrated in England in 2022, participatory, and pluralistic democracy based
sports field where it celebrates its impressive and champion of the Qatar 2022 Football World on the recognition of human dignity with a Population 7,000,000
victories in team competitions, becoming Cup. Argentina also stands out for being one political structure based on the division of
Size/Area 406,752 km²
a pillar of the Argentine identity and a union of the top global exporters of talented football powers.
factor. The football national team, with three players to the most prestigious leagues in the In addition, over the last 20 years, Number of registered
3
FIFA World Cups, sixteen Copas América world. Paraguayan economy grew at a higher football leagues
and two Olympic gold medals constitute a To sum up, with its passionate football rate than the average one for the region
clear example of success. In 2016, in tennis, fanbase, its talented players and its significant as a result of favorable external conditions
Argentina won the Davis Cup, whereas cultural and sports infrastructure, Argentina is and a solid macroeconomic management
basketball provided Argentina with an Olympic the ideal scenario to hostone of the Centenary
gold medal in 2004 and a bronze gold medal Celebration Matches, as in 2023, when it
in 2008. Male field hockey also shone with an hosted the FIFA U20 World Cup in very short
Olympic gold medal in 2016, and female field notice and with huge success. Event name Holiday type Date Closed offices (yes/no)
hockey obtained five Olympic medals, two Football is more than a sport in Argentina,
Chaco Armistice Day Public June 12 Yes
world cups and a Pro-league title. Volleyball it constitutes an expression of pride and
contributed with two Olympic bronze medals patriotic identification uniting citizens in an
and male handball won the Pan American incomparable collective fervor. Argentine Main international sports events
Games, among other titles. stadiums are not only football temples capable
The sports spirit reached its peak in of receiving multitudes, but they are also filled Event Date Audience
2022 when the national football team won with history and tradition, offering a vibrant and 2022 ODESUR Games 10/22 390,950
the latest FIFA World Cup, an event that incomparable atmosphere. This combination
joined millions of Argentine people in an of popular fervor and excellent and iconic Skating World Cup 09/21 1,100
unprecedented celebration. FIFA recognized facilities turns Argentina into a preferential FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 12/19 34,997
this fervor and awarded Argentine fans destination to celebrate unforgettable
as the “Best fans”, thus highlighting the football competitions both for players and Copa Sudamericana Final 11/19 42,000
intense emotional connection that this for fans. Rally Dakar 01/17 NIA
sport arises in the country and its people.
NIA: No information available
mainly supported by key industries such as practically fully covered by clean sources and athletics and celebrating elite competitions. 2025, 2026 and 2027 has Paraguay as one
agriculture, with soybean and meat acting as it has the highest renewable energy index per This focus aimed at improving sports facilities of its host countries, being the fourth country
fundamental pillars, as Paraguay is one of the capita in the world. The Itaipú and Yacyretá led Paraguay to host the South American in South America in hosting the World Rally
world’s top ten exporters in such segments. In dams shared with Brazil and Argentina, games in 2022, and it is preparing to host the Championship.
addition, since Paraguay is a mediterranean respectively, are two of the largest in the 2024 Special Latin American Olympic Games By way of conclusion, Paraguay gained
country, its logistics and fluvial transport are world in terms of power generation and are and the Junior Pan American Games in 2025. considerable momentum over the last few
significantly important for international trade. also a symbol of engineering and binational These events, in addition to representing years as regards infrastructure and sports
Paraguay has the third largest fleet of barges in cooperation. With these facilities, Paraguay valuable experiences for hosting the Centenary events organization, showing its increasing
the world, only preceded by China and the US. not only reinforces its power security, but it Celebration Matches, foster sports among the commitment with sports. CONMEBOL’s
These activities jointly make up around 23% also contributes significantly to mitigate youth and people with disabilities, and they presence in the country highlights not only
of Paraguay’s GDP: crop farming accounts for climate change by reducing greenhouse place the country at the center of international the Paraguayan passion for football, but also
12% and livestock, for 11%. Thus, with a USD emissions in the region. sports events organizers. the country’s influence in the South American
43 billion GDP, Paraguay showed economic Recently, Paraguay considerably The South American clubs’ competitions sports area. The investments in facilities such
robustness and also managed to maintain one strengthened its sports culture and capabilities one-leg finals started to be held in Paraguay. as the Olympic Park and the inclusion of
of the lowest unemployment rates in South through investment in high-quality sports The heart of South America was the first Asunción in the ATP Challenger Tour constitute
America, which stood at 5.3% over 2023. infrastructure. These improvements turned home to such South American football games clear indicators that Paraguay is positioning
Tourism supplements Paraguayan the country into a host capable of organizing in 2019, as the match for the CONMEBOL itself as a prominent sports hub in the region.
economy contributing with 2.5% of GDP and international sports events, such as the Beach Sudamericana title between Colón de Santa Thus, Paraguay has positioned itself
attracting around 1.3 million visitors per year to Soccer FIFA World Cup in 2019. In terms of Fe (Arg) and Independiente del Valle (Ecu) as a reference destination for international
destinations such as Asunción, with its urban football infrastructure, Paraguay has the iconic was played at La Nueva Olla stadium, which sports events, offering a favorable climate in
charm and historical heritage; Encarnación, Defensores del Chaco stadium owned by the opened its doors for thousands of fans who the political, cultural, tourism and economic
known as “Perla del Sur”, which is famous for APF (Paraguayan Football Association) and came from across the continent to witness this spheres, benefitting from its strategic location,
its river beaches and Jesuitic ruins declared home to the Paraguayan national team, as unforgettable match. less than two hours away from the big capital
as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and well as the CONMEBOL (South American This occasion will take place again in 2024 cities in the region.
Ciudad del Este, a paradise for commercial Football Confederation) headquarters, an as CONMEBOL appointed Paraguay as the
purchases which serves as an entry to the emblematic institution, pioneer in the history venue for the one-leg final again, which will
majestic Itaipú dam and to the Iguazú falls. of world football. With respect to other sports, represent a new opportunity for showcasing
In terms of Sustainability, Paraguay the International Tennis Club is also located both the continent and the world all our virtues
stands out in the global scenario as one of in Asunción, which as from 2024, will host an as a host country.
the leaders in power generation through ATP Challenger Tour tournament. Moreover, In addition to this mass events which
renewable sources, mainly hydroelectric the Olympic Park was inaugurated in 2017, require a considerable logistic capacity, the
power. Paraguay’s electric power demand is a contemporary complex aimed at promoting World Rally Championship scheduled for
5.5
Host Cities 5.6
Host City: Montevideo
To celebrate the centenary of FIFA’s first World experience in hosting international sports Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital and largest Population 1,400,000
Cup, the cities of Montevideo, Buenos Aires events and the incomparable warmth of our city, stands out for its rich cultural heritage, its
Altitude 43 m
and Asunción join efforts to offer a unique and people, the hosting value proposition promises characteristic architecture and predominant
memorable hosting concept for the 2030 FIFA a vibrant and passionate environment, thus role as Uruguay’s main port. With high Time zone UTC-3
World Cup Centenary Celebration Matches. celebrating a century of goals, dreams and population density, it has around 1,400,000
Average temperature
100 years after that first initial milestone that shared emotions among citizens, visitors inhabitants, representing 40% of the total 10 °C
(June)
took place in Uruguay, these cities prepare and the whole local and international football Uruguayan population. Montevideo’s dynamic
themselves to offer a unique football celebration ecosystem. economic activity is vital for Uruguay, and Average rainfall
0.8 litre/sqm
that will honor the memory and evolution of its port, the most important in the country, (June)
this sport in the region. With iconic stadiums, represents a crucial axis for international Average humidity
76%
ongoing investments in infrastructure, a vast trade. The city is also an essential location for (June)
services, finance and tourism, consolidating its
position as Uruguay’s economic heart. for attracting a large number of travelers.
Montevideo stands out as the Uruguayan The city captivates people with its Ciudad
city receiving the majority of tourists each Vieja (Old City), where history beats in every
year. The combination of culture, history, food corner, from Plaza Independencia to the iconic
and beaches constitute the perfect offering Teatro Solís. La Rambla, an emblematic
Laguna del Sauce Airport

(PDP)
Regency Park Complejo Celeste
Regency Park Hotel Complejo Celeste

TEAM
TEAM
Campeon del Siglo Stadium
Carrasco International Airport

(MVD)
Rural del Prado
Hospital de Clínicas
Dr. Manuel Quintela | UDELAR
Parque Central
Sofitel Montevideo Casino
Centenario Stadium FIFA Carrasco and Spa Hotel
FIFA Hyatt Hotel

FIFA
Radisson Aloft Montevideo Hotel

Victoria Plaza TEAM
Nelson Mandela Park
Stadium Airport Hospital RBCTS / TBCTS FIFA Fan Fest™ FIFA VIP Hotel TBCH
FIFA TEAM
Montevideo is proud to have hosted the Montevideo Marathon that attracts more than
FIFA World Cup in 1930, with Uruguay rising 4,500 athletes who take on the streets in the
the trophy in the final against Argentina. hopes to be the first to cross the finish line,
Moreover, it hosted six editions of the displaying a competitive spirit and resistance.
prestigious Copa América and the three The passion for football embedded in
2021 one-leg South American finals (Copa the city and its compact urban design
Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and make Montevideo an ideal scenario for
Women’s Copa Libertadores), among other celebrating sports events.
significant sporting events. Each year, the
seafront promenade and symbol of the city The city also has an efficient bus network as
city hosts the Uruguay Open, a significant
is perfect for enjoying the views to Río de mobility option.
ATP Challenger Tour tournament and the
la Plata and accessing the popular urban The city also has an efficient bus network
beaches, whereas the Port Market offers a supplementing the transportation options.
feast of Uruguayan traditional flavors. Arts Montevideo is an epicenter of football Tourism
and nature lovers will find their oasis in Parque culture where the passion for this sport is
Rodó and in the National Museum of Visual embedded in every city corner. Two Latin Number of tourists per year 1,000,000
Arts, supplementing a rich and diverse urban American football giants, Club Nacional de Number of business visitors per year 200,000
experience. Football and Club Atlético Peñarol have
The city has two iconic stadiums with a an impressive list of titles, since they have
rich football legacy: the Gran Parque Central obtained 320 official titles as a whole, Main entertainment and sports events – top 5
stadium, which is known for having been the including 8 Copa Libertadores de América and
place where the first match in the World Cup in 6 Intercontinental Cups, so they are two of the Event name Date Number of local attendees Number of tourists
history was held, and the historical Centenario clubs with the most awards in the continent.
Cosquin Rock 04/24 100,000 1,000
stadium, where the first FIFA World Cup final These institutions not only contributed to
match was held and the only stadium in the Uruguay’s rich football history but they also Montevideo Late 12/23 70,000 700
world declared a world football historical fed a classic rivalry that fires the passion at
Prado Rural Exhibition 09/23 450,000 4,500
monument. Due to Montevideo’s compact the Uruguayan football derby, an event that
footprint, most of the attractions, including goes beyond the sport and becomes a cultural Montevideo Marathon 05/23 5,000 500
Estadio Centenario, are close one to the other, expression of the city.
Creole Week 03/23 200,000 2,000
which allows visitors to move mostly on foot.
5.7
Host City: Buenos Aires its vision of future and development, Buenos Showing its commitment to innovation and
Aires is Argentina’s main entrepreneurial hub modernity, AMBA (Buenos Aires Metropolitan
The City of Buenos Aires, also known as Population 3,120,620 and the fifth in rank in Latin America, boosting Area) has two main airports, which constitute
“CABA” or just “Buenos Aires” is not only progress and creativity in the region; a city that key examples of this transformation:
Altitude 25 m
Argentina’s capital city, but the epicenter of hosts and connects young people and their Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini,
the country’s economic and industrial activity Time zone UTC-3 entrepreneurial energy with innovation and known as “Ezeiza”, and Aeropuerto Jorge
and one of the most important cities in Latin technology. Newbery, or “Aeroparque”. Both Ezeiza and
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America. With Argentina’s highest population 14 °C In terms of Sustainability, Buenos Aires Aeroparque have experienced significant
(June)
density, its 3,120,620 inhabitants enjoy a is committed to being a carbon neutral, refurbishments which improved their
metropolis which history shows two key Average rainfall resilient and inclusive city. As from 2016, it infrastructure and operating capacity by
38 litres/sqm
foundational moments: the first one in 1539 (June) adheres to and works towards complying with including new terminals which stand out due
by Pedro de Mendoza, and the second one Average humidity the Sustainable Development Goals and in to their modern features.
74% 2017 it undertook the commitment to become These improvements facilitate
in 1580, by Juan de Garay. Officially named (June)
as Argentina’s capital in 1880, today Buenos a carbon-neutral, resilient and inclusive city the transit of about 2.6 million annual
Aires is the country’s financial heart, home as Gran Buenos Aires which is home to 15 by 2050, an initiative promoted by the C40 passengers who choose Buenos Aires as
of the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina), million inhabitants, and it is well known as network. It has a Climate Action Plan for 2050 their destination, a city which shows its
countless financial institutions and the well- one of the most attractive and impressive which, in line with its strategy to adapt and splendor in the iconic Avenida 9 de Julio,
known BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange). cities in Latin America, positioning itself as a mitigate climate change, establishes goals and enjoys art at Teatro Colón, vibrates with the
Buenos Aires is the heart of AMBA regional key metropolitan axis from a political, actions to reduce the vulnerability of humans rhythm of tango at Avenida Corrientes and
(Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area), also known cultural and economic standpoint. In line with and natural ecosystems. reveals its artistic soul in the neighborhood
Real Pilar Comunidad Deportiva
Sheraton Pilar Hotel & Convention Center

TEAM
Monumental Stadium
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport

(AEP)
Tecnópolis
FIFA
Buenos Aires Marriott
TEAM
Casa Lucía Hotel
Sheraton Buenos Aires

Centro de Entrenamiento y Formación del Fútbol Hotel & Convention Center
Amateur de la Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors
Parque Olímpico de la Juventud Savoy Hotel
(Parque Deportivo Julio A. Roca)
Sheraton Buenos Aires

Lionel Andrés Messi Venue (AFA)
Greenville Polo & Resort TEAM
Jose Lemme Venue

Ministro Pistarini International Airport
(Club Defensa y Justicia)
(EZE)
Stadium Airport Hospital RBCTS / TBCTS FIFA Fan Fest™ FIFA VIP Hotel TBCH
FIFA TEAM
of La Boca, where Caminito shines with its the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup in 2024. 5.8
Host City: Asunción
vivid colors and bohemian spirit. However, its versatility as a city for hosting
AMBA hosts 15 of the football teams that sports events not only includes football, Founded in 1537 by the Spanish explorer Juan Population 2,200,000
compete at the Argentine premier league, a since Argentina also hosted handball, field de Salazar y Espinoza, Asunción is placed at
Altitude 43 m
few of them standing out as the so-called “Big hockey and volleyball world championships, the heart of South America: not only it is one
5”: Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente, the Pan American Games (1951 and 1995), of the oldest cities in the continent, but it is Time zone UTC-4
Racing Club and San Lorenzo de Almagro. the Youth Olympic Games (2018) and field also known as the “Mother of Cities”. The
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These clubs created a formidable legacy, as hockey international tournaments, such as expeditions that founded more than 70 cities in 20 °C
(June)
they have obtained 252 official titles, won the the Pro League. In addition, every year the South America sailed from its ports, becoming
CONMEBOL Libertadores de América Cup 19 city hosts the ATP Tour Argentina Open and Paraguay’s historical hub. After the Paraguayan Average rainfall
1.8 litre/sqm
times and the Intercontinental Cup 7 times, the Argentine Open Polo Championship, independence from Spain in 1811, Asunción (June)
which consolidates them as football icons, the most important global club tournament was appointed as the country’s capital. With Average humidity
72%
both in the Argentine and in the international of its kind. Also, the Buenos Aires Marathon a population of 520,000 inhabitants within (June)
spheres. Their significance goes beyond the attracts over 12,000 athletes willing to run 42 its municipal boundaries, it comprises a
trophies, as they ignite the fans’ passion, km, showcasing Buenos Aires’s excellence metropolitan area known as “Gran Asunción”
turning each match into a celebration of the in organizing international tournaments, with around twenty adjacent municipalities,
Argentine football culture; it transcends especially in connection with group sports hosting over 2,300,000 inhabitants. This
borders and captures the attention of fans and its capacity to gather athletes and fans urban conglomeration is Paraguay’s economic
around the world. in events that celebrate competition and the
Throughout its history, the city hosted sports spirit.
iconic football events, such as the FIFA
World Cup in 1978 and Copa América 9
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
times, and will soon host the final match of (ASU)
Parque Olímpico
La Costa Hospital Paraguayo
Gran Bourbon Asunción Hotel
FIFA
Litoral del Palacio de los López Santa Julia Hospital Cancha de fútbol de la CONMEBOL
Defensores del Sanatorio Italiano
Chaco Stadium
Tourism Guaraní Asunción Hotel Prof. Dr. Manuel Giagni Trauma Hospital
FIFA Sanatorio San Roque
Sanatorio Migone
Number of tourists per year 5,197,000
Number of business visitors per year 439,510
Resort Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo

Main entertainment and sports events – top 5 FIFA
Event name Date Number of local attendees
Argentine Polo Open Tournament Finale 11/23 21,000
Buenos Aires Marathon 09/23 30,000
International Tango Festival 08/23 40,000 CARDE - Centro de Alto Rendimiento

Esc. Óscar Harrison Hotel
Centro de Alto Rendimiento
Femenino Hotel
TEAM TEAM
CARDE - Centro de Alto Rendimiento Centro de Alto Rendimiento

Rugby Match / ARG. VS Sud. 08/23 48,000 Esc. Óscar Harrison Femenino
ATP World Tour – Argentina Open 02/23 59,000 Stadium Airport Hospital RBCTS / TBCTS FIFA Fan Fest™
FIFA
FIFA VIP Hotel
TEAM
TBCH
engine, as it concentrates around 70% of the taking strolls at sunset alongside the Paraguay
country’s GDP. river.
At a regional level, Asunción is a Asunción stands out for its rich sports
fundamental piece in the South American culture, especially in football, and has the
integration since, on March 26, 1991, in privilege of being home to the Paraguayan
Asunción, the governments of Paraguay, Football Association and CONMEBOL; the
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay signed the oldest football confederation in the world.
Asunción Trade Treaty and created the The organization governing South American
Mercosur (Southern Common Market). football has the honor of being the only one
Asunción stands out for its abundance that existed when the first FIFA World Cup took
of parks, positioning itself as one of the place in Uruguay in 1930. In addition, both APF
South American cities with more green and CONMEBOL are modern and professional
spaces. The city is gearing towards institutions with high management standards football history, and they both total 96 official because it was the first time that this was held
Sustainability by implementing and world-class infrastructure. The institutional titles. Olimpia also won Copa Libertadores de in a country with no coastline. The city also
reforestation, waste management and presence reinforces its condition as “house of América three times and the Intercontinental hosted the 1999 Copa América edition.As for
renewable energy initiatives, reaffirming its South American football” and its reputation as Cup in 1979. These achievements help other sports events, Asunción shone as host of
transformation to becoming a sustainable an ideal place for hosting football and sports contribute positioning the Paraguayan capital the 2022 South American Games, it is hosting
city aimed at increasing its people’s quality of events, providing organizational experience as a significant place for South American the ATP Challenger Tour Paraguay Open since
life. This city, where History meets Modernity, and a network of international contacts. football. 2024, and it will host the 2025 Pan American
provides an array of unique and attractive Some of the most important city stadiums are Over the years, Asunción hosted many Junior Games. In addition, the Asunción
features. The majestic Palacio López, with its Defensores del Chaco, La Nueva Olla, and significant football events, such as ten finals International Marathon attracts over 2,000
impressive architecture, takes over the urban Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb where the passion of the male edition of Copa Libertadores de runners. These events highlight Asunción’s
landscape, whereas the Panteón Nacional ignited by football in the region is showcased. América and two female editions in 2017 and capacity to organize sports competitions
de los Héroes pays homage to the country’s The city is home to some of the most 2021. It also hosted the 2019 South American and showcase its recent progress as an
distinguished figures. Nature lovers can enjoy emblematic clubs in the continent. Olimpia and CONMEBOL’s first one-leg final and the FIFA appreciated venue for several sports events in
Parque de la Salud, a green oasis amidst the Cerro Porteño are the two clubs which have Beach Soccer World Cup, a historic event the continent.
city or around its coastline, a perfect space for obtained more titles throughout Paraguayan
Tourism
Number of tourists per year 794,846

Number of business visitors per year 7,509
Main entertainment and sports events – top 5
Event name Date Number of local attendees Number of tourists
Karol G Concert 05/24 60,000 12,000
Asuncionico 2024 03/24 30,000 6,200
Cumbia Fest 02/23 50,000 9,150
Bad Bunny Concert 11/22 58,017 12,358
Asuncionico 2019 04/19 30,000 5,850
6
EVENT TIMING
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6
Event Timing
Beginning a new era in the history of football, Spain, thus enabling a harmonious transition
the 2030 FIFA World Cup will dress up for and a comprehensive experience for all
the occasion to celebrate its centennial the countries involved, the teams, fans and
with inaugural events that promise to be international audiences.
unforgettable. The weekend of June 8th and Also, from a climate standpoint, average
9th, the whole world will direct its attention temperatures in Buenos Aires, Montevideo
towards South America, where Uruguay, and Asunción in June range between 10 and
Argentina and Paraguay will join to host 17 degrees Celsius, offering good climate
matches that will not only mark the beginning conditions for athletes. These moderate
of the World Cup but also pay tribute to the temperatures provide a perfect environment
100-year anniversary of the most prestigious for holding the competition at the highest
football competition. level, minimizing the risks of dehydration or
Montevideo, the cradle of the first World fatigue that usually appear under extreme heat
Cup, will hold a special ceremony and the conditions.
first match in its iconic Centenario stadium, The selection of dates for celebration
rekindling the spirit of the first FIFA World matches considers the host cities’ social and
Cup in 1930. The day after, Buenos Aires family dynamics before school break begins.
and Asunción will host their own Centenary This planning allows families, which are still
Celebration Match, creating a party-like and immersed by their daily activities, to have
football passion atmosphere throughout the the opportunity to take part in the events and
continent. attend the matches, promoting a holiday-
These events will resonate in every corner like and unity environment. It is a special
of the planet, attracting the widest audience occasion for young people, football fans and
possible in various time zones and celebrating future football ambassadors to experience the
the host countries’ football union and legacy. tournament up close, contributing with their
Following the careful selection of dates, energy and passion to the unique atmosphere
the matches have been synchronized with of the event. Promoting the attendance of
the international football schedule to avoid young people not only enriches the experience
conflicts with other significant events. This at the stadiums, but it also plants the seed of
planning ensures that attention is placed on the legacy of football for generations to come.
the tournament and that sports venues are fully In short, the organization of the dates
available to this competition, without altering and times for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
the FIFA World Match Calendar. The teams was scheduled to guarantee the maximum
engaged in the Centenary South American coverage, a global coverage, and the
Celebration Matches will have a period of 11 to enjoyment of the audience, both in person and
12 days to travel, rest and prepare before their on screen, making this 100-year anniversary
second game, while the remaining teams will edition unforgettable for the history of football.
have 5 to 6 days from their initial match. The
matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay
will be held before the 2030 FIFA World Cup
official inauguration in Morocco, Portugal and

PART B
INFRASTRUCTURE
7
STADIUMS
7. Stadiums
8. Team & Referee Facilities
9. FIFA Fan Festival Sites
B INFRASTRUCTURE
60 61
7.1
FIFA World Cup Montevideo Stadiums Currently, in addition to the national team, and improve fan experience. Additionally, the
Uruguayan teams that request it can also use renovated Centenario Stadium will stand out
7.1.1 Centenario Stadium Its distinguished history includes hosting the this venue for international or national football for its commitment to sustainability, thanks to
The Centenario Stadium is the largest stadium abovementioned 1930 FIFA World Cup, the matches. the use of brise-soleils on the western facade
in Uruguay and one of the largest in South 1942 South American Championship (now The stadium currently holds 60,000 to reduce the consumption of air conditioning
America. It is a world icon, as the historic called “Copa América”), the 1956 and 1967 spectators, but a renovation project is in in internal areas, efficient lighting systems with
final of the inaugural FIFA World Cup was South American Championships, the 1980 progress for the Centenary Celebration Match sensors, special materials that will amplify the
played there in 1930. The name originates World Champions’ Gold Cup and the 1995 in 2030. This project will expand its total gross natural internal brightness of sunlight reducing
from the celebration of the 100th anniversary Copa América, all of which were won by capacity to 63,000 spectators, install a roof the use of artificial lighting, water reuse in
of Uruguay’s first constitution. Located in the the Uruguayan national team. Additionally, over most of the stadium while keeping only the toilets, among other planned investments in
Parque Batlle neighborhood of Montevideo, it it has been the venue for several Copa Tribute Tower section open, incorporate internal sustainable infrastructure.
serves as the home stadium for the Uruguayan Libertadores finals, the premier international commercial areas, provide new hospitality These improvements and refurbishments
national football team. club competition in South America. Moreover, suites and enhance accessibility routes. These reinforce our commitment to achieve a
The “Centenario” is the only stadium in it has hosted concerts by major artists, such as infrastructure upgrades, combined with the certification for sustainable operations of the
the world that has been declared a FIFA World Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith and addition of modern equipment and technology, Centenario Stadium such as Leadership in
Football Historical Monument, in 1983. Roger Waters, among others. will enable it to meet FIFA’s highest standards Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Outer Facade View Bowl View
62 B INFRASTRUCTURE 7. Stadiums 63
Stadium Area Map
General Stadium Information
Client / Colour Code
Competition (C)
Access
Existing - refurbishment / Under construction / Planned Major Renovation
C01 - Field of Play
C06 - Team A Dressing Room
C07 - Team B Dressing Room
Start of construction / refurbishment 2026
N
C08 - Match Official´s Dressing Room
C09 - Team and Official Parking End of construction / refurbishment 2029
C10 - PMA´s Friends & Family Parking
Ceremonies (CE)
CE01 - Ceremonies Stage of competition Centenary Opening Match
Broadcast (B)
MK01
MA01
B01 - Broadcast Compound
B02 - TV / Interview Studios Stadium owner Uruguayan Football Association
SS07
O01
17,500 sqm B05 - Broadcast Parking
Media (ME) and the Municipality of
H02
H01
ME01 - Stadium Media Centre
ME02 - Mixed Zone Montevideo.
3,750 sqm ME03 - Press Conference Room
O07
O01
ME05 - Media Parking
VIP (V)
Stadium operator Comisión Administradora del Field
SP02
O01
935 sqm V01 - VIP Reception Areas
V05 - VIP Parking
Oficial (CAFO)
1,900 sqm Main Stand H02
H01 VVIP (VV)
B01
8,550 sqm VV01 - VVIP Reception Areas
VV07 - VVIP Parking
Future primary legacy use Uruguay national team
Organisation (O)
5,230 sqm O01 O01
O03
O01 - Accreditation Centre
O05
O01 1,225 sqm O02 - Volunteer Centre Stadium Capacity
O03 - Stadium Ticketing Centre
1,900 sqm MK03
MA01
O04 - FIFA Match Director’s office
H01
S01 H01
S02
1,075 sqm O05 - FIFA Offices
O07 - FIFA and Partners Workforce Parking
Gross capacity 62,782
H02
H01
3,560 sqm Hospitality (H)
9,158 sqm H02 - Hospitality Villages Net capacity 55,030*
V05
V01 H05 - Hospitality Parking
B05
B01
Marketing (MK)
1,500 sqm 5,230 sqm MK01 - Brand Activation Area Number of hospitality seats 2,850
MK02 - Youth Programme Room
H05
H01
Number of sky box seats (number of boxes) 2,276 (78)

M05
B01 MK03 - Food & Beverage Compound
5,000 sqm 4,050 sqm MK05 - Mascot Dressing Room
O07
O01 MK04 - Signage & Dressing Storage Area
3,750 sqm H05

H01
Safety & Secutiry (SS)
SS01 - Doping Control Room
Number of media tribune seats 1,406
SS05
O01 3,597 sqm SS02 - Players’ Medical Room
Number of VVIP seats 318

C10
V01 V05
V01 O07
O01
SS05 - Vehicle Search Area (VSA)
2,015 sqm 5,127 sqm 1,450 sqm SS06 - Stewards’ Area
SS07 - Pedestrian Searching Area
0 35 70 140
Spectator (SP)
SP01 - Sanitary Spectator
Number of VIP seats 1,944
SP02 - Accessible Parking
Services (S)
S01 - Cleaning and Waste Compound Pitch
S02 - Logistics Compound
Field of play dimensions 105m x 68m

Pitch area dimensions 133,88m x 104,69m
FIFA World CupTM type of pitch Hybrid
Stadium Competition Level Stadium Cross Section
Technical Installations
Stadium orientation -32o
C01
MK05
ME01
ME B Roofing Partially Roofed
SS01 SS02
SS01 SS
C08
C01
SP
Floodlight lux (horizontal) Eh (ave) 2,500
Video screens inside the stadium 2
C06
C01 C07
C01
VV H
C09
C01
O04
O01
H
ME03
ME01
O01
B02
O05
O01
ME02
ME01 V H
SP MK
Accessibility
SP MK H
Number of accessible seats 628

MK04
ME01
C VV
Number of accessible toilets 42

O S
ME SS MK
Number of accessible parking spaces 116

B
C09
C01 VV ME SS
S H
*Net Capacity number includes 5% contingency
7.2
FIFA World Cup Buenos Aires Stadiums undergone several major renovations, notably enhanced by low-consumption valves and the
in 1977 and the one that began in 2020, which SIS pitches smart irrigation system, promoting
7.2.1 Monumental Stadium Plate, solidifying its role as a central hub in the has been developing in stages and is expected water efficiency. Additionally during the recent
The Monumental Stadium, inaugurated on history of South American football. to be completed by 2025. These renovations renovation of the playing field, the excavated
May 26th, 1938, is Argentina’s main sports The Monumental Stadium has also been have increased the stadium’s capacity by soil was repurposed for public works projects.
venue and one of the most iconic in the world. the venue for concerts and cultural events, building new lower stands and new boxes and Daily operations also involve the collection of
Located in the Núñez neighborhood in Buenos highlighting its versatility as a space that lounges. Additionally, parking spaces have recyclable waste by a cooperative, furthering
Aires, it stands as a symbol of Argentinean celebrates not only sports but also music and been expanded, locker rooms have been the stadium’s journey towards sustainability
football and the country’s sports culture. popular culture. Artists who have performed remodeled, all seats have been replaced, with tangible initiatives like the accomplishment
This stadium has been the site of numerous at the stadium include Paul McCartney, Bruce the press area has been enlarged and a new of the sustainable seal.
historically remarkable events, including the Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The mixed zone with a unique player exit tunnel Moreover, energy management systems
final match of the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Roger has been created. have been installed and other projects are
Argentina became champions. Moreover, Waters, Eric Clapton, Guns N’ Roses, The The Monumental Stadium is recognized under analysis to optimize energy use even
it was the venue for the finals of the Copa Police, U2, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, The for its commitment to sustainability, featuring more. Therefore, the Monumental Stadium is
América in 1987 and 2011, as well as Copa Weeknd, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, among 100% LED lighting on the field and in common on track and committed to achieving a LEED
Libertadores finals in 1962, 1966, 1976, 1985, others. It has also been featured multiple times areas, as well as a new glass skin with Gold certification for its operations.
1986, 1996 and 2015. Additionally, it hosted in major football video game franchises. perimeter ventilation grilles. The design of its
the 1951 Pan American Games and numerous Its current capacity exceeds 84,000 structure was specifically aimed at maximizing
matches involving the national team as well as spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums natural lighting, thermal/acoustic insulation,
those of Argentine football clubs, mainly River in America. Over the years, the stadium has and visual appeal. Water management is
Aerial View Aerial View
Stadium Area Map
Existing - refurbishment / Under construction / Planned Existing - refurbishment
470m2
190m2
60m2
4.700m2
3.600m2 (NP)
End of construction / refurbishment 2024
Stage of competition Centenary Opening Match
FIFA Match Director´s office
FIFA Offices area on the 1st floor
4.000m2
300m2 Stadium owner Club Atlético River Plate
Ground level 1.200m2
Third level
Second level
890m2
Basement level
730m2
780m2 Stadium operator Club Atlético River Plate
1.100m2
600m2
8.000m2 (F1/F2)
Club Atlético River Plate, Argentine
Future primary legacy use
700m2
8.000m2 (GF/F1) Football Association (AFA)
1.300m2
980m2
1.200m2
Stadium Capacity
300m2
2.500m2
3.600m2 Gross capacity 84,593
4.500m2
8.000m2 (F2/F3) Net capacity 81,004
20.000m2
200m2
Number of hospitality seats 967
1.800m2
40m2
Number of sky box seats (number of boxes) 1,933
60m2
140m2
Number of media tribune seats 377
1.000m2 Number of VIP seats 280
7.000m2 (F4)
1.200m2
720m2 Pitch
Pitch area dimensions 128.2m x 89.2m
Stadium Competition Level Stadium Cross Section FIFA World Cup TM
type of pitch Hybrid
Stadium orientation 8° NE
(SP)
(B)
(ME)
Roofing Partially roofed (12,426 seats)
C06 C01
Floodlight lux (horizontal) 1,500
ME2
C08 MK5 SS1 SS2 C07 1 (Currently in place, but an
Video screens inside the stadium
additional one will be added soon)
Accessibility
(V)
(VV)
(SP)
(O) Number of accessible toilets 8

(S)
(C)
7.3
FIFA World Cup Asunción Stadiums Around 37,000 spectators can be seated of photovoltaic cells on the available roofs,
in the stadium at present. There is a project bioclimatic design thanks to its optimized
to expand and renovate its facilities for the roof for solar protection in the north and
It should be noted that several stadium options and expansions, with the most recent one in
Centenary Celebration Match in 2030. This west stands, natural ventilation following the
are presented in this chapter. The most 1998. The stadium’s name honors the soldiers
project will increase its total capacity to 41,000 prevailing wind directions, use of pollutant-free
appropriate one will finally be defined with of the Chaco War (1932-1935) between
fans, adding a roof over the main stand, materials of local production and low impact,
FIFA. Paraguay and Bolivia. In this battlefield were
introducing new hospitality suites, enhancing reuse of water in toilets, rainwater collection
built the foundations of the Defensores del
accessibility routes and integrating the stadium in the stands, and circularity of waste, among
7.3.1 Defensores del Chaco Stadium Chaco Stadium, with the mystic, devotion and
with the surrounding neighborhood with other planned solutions.
The Defensores del Chaco Stadium is the most national love that characterize us on the field
some state-of-the art urban solutions. These It should be noted that this renovation
iconic stadium in Paraguay. Its history goes and in our lives.
infrastructure upgrades, combined with the project could also be adapted for the General
way beyond the field´s limits, as it is a social, It hosted the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in
addition of modern equipment and technology, Pablo Rojas Stadium of Cerro Porteño club
cultural and sports symbol that all Paraguayan 1954, 1962, 1970, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002,
will enable it to meet FIFA’s highest standards (commonly known as “La Nueva Olla”) or the
people feel identified to. It is located in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022, and the
and improve fan experience. This renovation Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb Stadium of Olimpia,
Sajonia neighborhood of Asunción, close to 1992 pre-Olympic football tournament in which
will transform the stadium historic value into a as part of a general improvement of Paraguay
the city center, making it easily accessible for Paraguay qualified as champion selection for
verb that could be conjugated in present and sports infrastructure for 2030.
fans on foot and public transportation. This the final tournament of the Olympic Games.
will allow it to keep being the scene for more As we prepare for the CCMs, we commit
venue, which hosts numerous national and Additionally, it was the venue for concerts by
unforgettable games and moments and much to begin the process for the Defensores
international football matches every year, has major artists, such as Paul McCartney, Luis
more than a legacy infrastructure. del Chaco Stadium to obtain sustainable
historically been the home of the Paraguayan Miguel and Maná, among others.
Moreover, the renovated Defensores construction and operations certifications such
national football team. Currently, besides the national team,
del Chaco stadium will stand out for its as Leadership in Energy and Environmental
The stadium was inaugurated on Paraguayan teams can also request to use the
commitment to sustainability, thanks to the use Design (LEED).
September 27th, 1917, and rebuilt in 1956. stadium for international or national football
of efficient air conditioning systems, installation
It has since undergone multiple renovations matches.
Aerial View Bowl View
Stadium Area Map FIFA WORLD CUP
HOST/S 2030 General Stadium Information
# CLIENT AREAS
COMPETITION
AVAILABLE
AREA
(m2)
ENTRY
Existing - refurbishment / Under construction / Planned Existing - refurbishment
01 -
TEAMS PARKING
BROADCAST
02 BROADCAST COMPOUND 4000
MEDIA
End of construction / refurbishment Expected by 2028
17
PUBLIC PARKING
AVAILABLE PRIVATE LOT
03 STADIUM MEDIA CENTER 2000

04 MEDIA/ 3.750
BROADCAST PARKING

07
HOSPITALITY VILLAGE
VVIP
08
05 VVIP PARKING 3400
HOSPITALITY VILLAGE
Stadium owner Paraguayan Football Association

PARKING
VIP
AVAILABLE SPACE
06 VIP PARKING 7.400
(APF)
(PUBLIC SQUARE)
HOSPITALITY
07 HOSPITALY VILLAGE 30.000
08 HOSPITALY VILLAGE 3.500
PARKING
OPERATION Stadium operator Paraguayan Football Association

(APF)
09 ACREDITATION CENTER 600
10 STADIUM TICKETING 300
18 LOG POINT CENTRE
AVAILABLE SPACE
(PRIVATE LOT)
11 VOLUNTEER CENTRE 1.000
12 STAFF RESTAURANT -
Future primary legacy use Paraguay national team

19
13 2.500
LOGISTIC COMPOUND
ORGANISATIONAL PARKING
17
PUBLIC PARKING
AVAILABLE PRIVATE LOT
MARKETING
16
POLICE/EMERGENY
PARKING
14 FIFA FAN ZONE 70.000
15 BRAND ACTIVATION AREA 700
Stadium Capacity
BRAND ACTIVATION AREA
15
SAFETY & SECURITY

15
PLATEA
NORTE
0,7%
FONDO
13/14
16 POLICE & EMERGENCY 430

ACREDITATION CENTER/
PARKING
0,7%
TICKETING CENTER
0,7%
SPECTATORS
0,7%
0,7%
0,7%
12 01,03,11,20
STAFF RESTAURANT STADIUM MEDIA CENTER

STEWARD CENTER
17 14.610
VOLUNTEER CENTER
PUBLIC PARKING
0,7%
(underground)
0,7%
Net capacity 40,213

SITE SERVICE
PREFERENC
SUR
04,05,06,13,17 FONDO
0,7%
IA
VIP PARKING
VVIP PARKING
TEAM GUEST PARKING
MEDIA PARKING 15
02 ORGANISATIONAL PARKING
BRAND ACTIVATION AREA AVAILABLE
18 -
(underground)
LOG POINT
BROADCAST COMPOUND (PUBLIC PARK)
15
19 LOGISTIC COMPOUND 1620
20 STEWARD CENTER 400
AVAILABLE
UNAVAILABLE CEREMONIES
Number of hospitality seats 3,325
Number of sky box seats (number of boxes) 46
0 100m PARKING TECHNOLOGY
* BASE ON 25m2 per parking unit.
PERIMETERS / BORDERS
SECURE PERIMETER STADIUM PERIMETER Number of media tribune seats 1,288

N TEMPORARY FENCE EXISTING FENCE
TEMPORARY WALL CROWD/TENSA BARRIER Number of VVIP seats 75

CITY FACILITIES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINES

Number of VIP seats 786
KEY MAP
N
Pitch
PLATEA
0,7%
FONDO SUR
0,7%
0,7% 0,7%
0,7% 0,7%
0,7%
FONDO NORTE
PREFERENCIA
0,7% 0,7%
Pitch area dimensions 129m X 100m = 11,445m2

Venue:
DEFENSORES DEL CHACO FIFA World CupTM type of pitch Hybrid
Stadium Competition Level Stadium Cross Section Technical Installations

Stadium orientation North to South
Roofing Partial roof
2 variable giant screens of 152m2
each
Accessibility
Number of accessible toilets 6
7.3.2 New National Stadium Additionally, the inclined roof will facilitate enjoyable space both on match and non- a symbol of the country’s ability to host top-
The New National Stadium of Paraguay is natural ventilation and air circulation, creating match days. The exterior, with thin concrete tier events. With its innovative design, it will
projected to be the new architectural jewel of a healthy and comfortable environment for all columns and vertical LED strips, will transform contribute to the country’s economic and
Paraguay. Planned to be strategically located attendees. at night into a light display, reflecting the tourism growth by attracting international
on the Costanera Norte of Asunción, its design The stadium will feature world-class teams’ colors and the fans’ enthusiasm. The competitions (including potentially the
is inspired by the nanduti embroidery, a symbol infrastructure, including a 105 x 68 meters stadium will offer a wide range of amenities Panamerican Games in 2031), concerts
of Paraguay’s rich tradition. This innovative playing field and a capacity for 45,000 and services, including VIP and VVIP areas, and diverse shows. This stadium will enrich
stadium not only harmonizes with the area’s spectators. The stands, distributed across tunnel accesses and strategically located exit the country’s cultural and sports offerings
topography and natural waterways but also three levels, will offer accessible areas for doors to facilitate the flow of people and enable while also boosting urban and economic
stands as a catalyst for urban and cultural wheelchairs, VIP zones and media spaces, the use of the stadium for non-sporting events, development in Asunción.
development in the region. ensuring an optimal experience for all the fans. such as concerts and shows. As we prepare for the CCMs, we commit
With the ambition to achieve carbon- The structure will use concrete columns and The stadium will be an icon of sports to beginning the process for all stadiums to
neutral status, the New National Stadium will lightweight materials, with a fabric and cable architecture in Paraguay, combining modernity obtain sustainable construction certification for
stand out for its commitment to sustainability. roof to maximize efficiency and minimize and tradition in a design that pays homage to operations such as Leadership in Energy and
The exterior will offer visual dynamism, structural loads. the country’s cultural heritage. Its construction Environmental Design (LEED).
transforming into a light show that reflects the The design includes terraces, courts will not only elevate Paraguay’s profile in the
colors of the teams and the spirit of the fans. and parks, transforming the stadium into an international sports arena but also serve as
Aerial View Bowl View
Stadium Area Map
Existing - refurbishment / Under construction / Planned Planned
End of construction / refurbishment 2028
Stadium owner Paraguayan Football Association
(APF)
Stadium operator Paraguayan Football Association
(APF)
Future primary legacy use Paraguay national team
Stadium Capacity
Net capacity 45,000
Number of hospitality seats 4,000
Number of sky box seats (number of boxes) 1,200
Number of media tribune seats 600
Number of VIP seats 234
Pitch
Pitch area dimensions 115m x 77m
FIFA World CupTM type of pitch Hybrid
Stadium orientation -45°/30°
Stadium Competition Level Stadium Cross Section Roofing Covered seating area
2 Screens (approx. 16m x 9m -
200m²)
Accessibility
Number of accessible toilets +130
8
TEAM & REFEREE
FACILITIES
B INFRASTRUCTURE
78 79
8
Team & Referee Facilities 8.1
Montevideo
Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Asunción Team base camp facilities 8.1.1 Proposed Team Base Camp Facilities
are proud to present facilities that promise The team base camps will be strategically
excellent comfort, functionality, and safety for located in different key sites in Montevideo, Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Training Site
Complejo Celeste Complejo Celeste
teams and referees. Each accommodation Buenos Aires and Asunción. Trusting our
and related training center have been abilities to provide elite sporting facilities, we Rating (*) 4 Year built and/ or 1998
refurbished
selected because they successfully meet strict will meet the teams’ highest expectations. Number of 60
standards, with renovations planned to leave a In the following pages there is a breakdown rooms Owner / Operator Asociación de futbol
Uruguaya
long-lasting legacy to the football communities of the sporting facilities chosen in each city, Number of TBD
in the cities. meeting Number of pitches 4
which stand out due to their excellence and
rooms
Our cities are synonyms for excellence contribution to the optimum development of FoP 105 x 68 m
and hospitality in this regard, and we are Function Y
the Centenary Celebration Matches. Pitch Type Natural Grass
Space (Y/N)
prepared to offer a stay which will not only meet Lighting power (Lux) N
expectations, but also provide an environment Distance to 14 km
Referee Base Camp Facilities No. of dressing rooms 1 Size (sqm) 66
Airport
where concentration and wellbeing are the Referee Base Camp Facilities are also located
Distance/ 14 km Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm) N/A
norm. With a solid trajectory in high-profile in strategic places within each of the three
travel to
sporting events, the three hosting cities host cities. The selected centers, which are Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 1,032
Training Site
on-site (Y/N)
position themselves as ideal places to live the described in the following pages, stand out
Distance/ 25 km
spirit of football at its best. thanks to their infrastructure and exceptional Stand Capacity N
travel to
service, ensuring the referees’ wellbeing and Stadium Distance to Airport 14 km
ideal preparation for the tournament. Distance/travel to Hotel 14 km
Distance/travel to Stadium 25 km
80 B INFRASTRUCTURE 8. Team & Referee Facilities 81

Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Training Site 8.1.2 Proposed Referee Base Camp Facilities in Montevideo
Hilton Gran Parque Central
Referee Base Camp Hotel Referee Base Camp Training Site
Rating (*) 4 Year built and/ or 1900 Regency Park Regency Park
refurbished
Number of 172 Rating (*) 4 Year built and/ or 2009
rooms Owner / Operator Club Nacional de Football refurbished
Number of 65
Number of TBD Number of pitches 1 rooms Owner / Operator Villa Lucero SA
meeting
FoP 105 x 68 m Number of TBD Number of pitches 1
rooms
meeting
Pitch Type Natural Grass FoP 90 x 45 m
Function Y rooms
Space (Y/N) Lighting power (Lux) 1,500 Pitch Type Natural Grass
Function Y
Distance to 17 km No. of dressing rooms 2 Size (sqm) 185 Space (Y/N) Lighting power (Lux) N
Airport Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 36 No. of dressing rooms N Size (sqm) N/A
Distance to 11 km
Distance/ 4 km Airport Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm) N/A
Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 600
travel to on-site (Y/N) Distance/ N/A Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 93
Training Site
travel to on-site (Y/N)
Stand Capacity 37,000
Distance/ 4 km Training Site
travel to Distance to Airport 18 km Stand Capacity N
Distance/ 16.1 km
Stadium Distance to Airport 11 km
Distance/travel to Hotel 4 km travel to
Stadium Distance/travel to Hotel N/A
Distance/travel to Stadium 16.1 km
Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Training Site

Hilton Estadio Campeón del siglo
Rating (*) 4 Year built and/ or 2016
refurbished
Number of 172
rooms Owner / Operator C.A. Peñarol
Number of TBD Number of pitches 8
meeting
FoP 105 x 68 m
rooms
Pitch Type Natural Grass
Function Y
Space (Y/N) Lighting power (Lux) 3,000
Distance to 17 km No. of dressing rooms 4 Size (sqm) 72
Airport Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 104
Distance/ 18 km Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 609
travel to on-site (Y/N)
Training Site
Distance/ 4 km
travel to Distance to Airport 10 km
Stadium Distance/travel to Hotel 18 km

8.2
Buenos Aires Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Training Site
Sheraton Pilar Hotel & Real Pilar Comunidad Deportiva
8.2.1 Proposed Team Base Camp Facilities Convention Center
Year built and/ or 2002
Rating (*) 5 refurbished
Predio Lionel Andrés Messi Predio Lionel Andrés Messi Number of 118 Owner / Operator Real Pilar Fútbol Club
rooms
Rating (*) N/A Year built and/ or 1990 Number of pitches 7
refurbished Number of 22
Number of 40 FoP 105 x 64 m
meeting
rooms Owner / Operator AFA rooms Pitch Type Natural Grass
Number of TBD Number of pitches 12 Function Y Lighting power (Lux) 150
meeting Space (Y/N)
FoP 105 x 68 m No. of dressing rooms 4 Size (sqm) 60
rooms
Pitch Type Natural Grass Distance to 73 km Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm) N/A
Function Y Airport
Space (Y/N) Lighting power (Lux) 500 Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 120
Distance/ 4 km on-site (Y/N)
Distance to 5.2 km No. of dressing rooms 10 Size (sqm) 52 travel to
Airport Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 117 Training Site Stand Capacity TBD
Distance/ N/A Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 176 Distance/ 44 km Distance to Airport 77km
travel to on-site (Y/N) travel to Distance/travel to Hotel 4 km
Training Site Stadium
Stand Capacity 88 Distance/travel to Stadium 48 km
Distance/ 43.2
travel to Distance to Airport 5.2 km
Stadium Distance/travel to Hotel N/A
Sheraton Buenos Aires Predio José Lemme
Greenville Polo & Resort
Year built and/ or 2023
Number of 118 Owner / Operator C.A. Defensa y Justicia
rooms
Number of pitches 3
Number of 4
FoP 105 x 68m
meeting
rooms Pitch Type Natural Grass
Function Y Lighting power (Lux) 200
Space (Y/N)
No. of dressing rooms 2 Size (sqm) 200
Distance to 62 km
Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 100
Airport
Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 160
Distance/ 10 km
on-site (Y/N)
travel to
Training Site Stand Capacity 1,000
Distance/ 46 km Distance to Airport 7.1 km
travel to
Distance/travel to Hotel 10 km
Stadium

8.2.2 Proposed Referee Base Camp Facilities 8.3
Gran Asunción - Ypané
Referee Base Camp Hotel Referee Base Camp Training Site

Savoy Hotel Centro de entrenamiento Sergio Daniel Batista 8.3.1 Proposed Team Base Camp Facilities
refurbished
Number of 164 CARDE - Centro de Alto CARDE - Centro de Alto Rendimiento Esc. Óscar Harrison
rooms Owner / Operator Argentinos Juniors Rendimiento Esc. Óscar
Year built and/ or 2004/2018
Harrison
Number of TBD Number of pitches 9 refurbished
meeting Rating (*) 4
FoP 102 x 67 m Owner / Operator Asociación Paraguaya de
rooms
Number of rooms 84 Fútbol
Pitch Type Natural Grass
Function Y
Number of 2 Number of pitches 7
Space (Y/N) Lighting power (Lux) N
meeting rooms
FoP 105 x 65 m
Distance to 32 km No. of dressing rooms 2 Size (sqm) 69
Function Space Y
Airport Pitch Type Natural Grass
Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm) N/A (Y/N)
Distance/ 10 km Lighting power (Lux) 475
Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 20.64 Distance to 34.7 km
travel to on-site (Y/N) No. of dressing rooms 1 Size (sqm) 101
Airport
Training Site
Stand Capacity 60 Distance/ travel to N/A Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 261
Distance/ 10 km
Training Site Dedicated Fitness facilities Size (sqm) 11.162
travel to Distance to Airport 22 km
Y
Stadium Distance/travel to 24 km on-site (Y/N)
Distance/travel to Hotel 10 km
Stadium Stand Capacity N
Distance to Airport 34.7 km
Distance/travel to Hotel N/A

Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Training Site 8.3.2 Proposed Referee Base Camp Facilities
Centro de alto rendimiento Centro de alto rendimiento femenino
femenino Referee Base Camp Hotel Referee Base Camp Training Site
Year built and/ or 2021 Granados Park Hotel Cancha de fútbol de la CONMEBOL
Number of rooms 59 Owner / Operator Asociación Paraguaya de refurbished
Fútbol Number of rooms 50
Number of 4 Owner / Operator CONMEBOL
meeting rooms Number of pitches 7 Number of 2
meeting rooms Number of pitches 1
Function Space Y FoP 105 x 65 m
(Y/N) Function Space Y FoP 105 x 68 m
Pitch Type Natural Grass (Y/N)
Distance to Airport 33.1 km Pitch Type Natural Grass
Lighting power (Lux) 1,100 Distance to 19,2 km
Distance/ travel to N/A Lighting power (Lux) 1000
No. of dressing rooms 1 Size (sqm) 66.34 Airport
Training Site No. of dressing rooms 3 Size (sqm) 70
Press Area (Y/N) Y Size (sqm) 50.32 Distance/ travel to 17,4 km
Distance/ travel to 31 km Training Site Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm)
Stadium Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 258.52
on-site (Y/N) Distance/travel to 3,8 km Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 375,62
Stadium on-site (Y/N)
Stand Capacity N
Stand Capacity N
Distance to Airport 33.1 km
Distance to Airport 2,6 km
Distance/travel to Hotel N/A
Distance/travel to Hotel 17,4 km
Distance/travel to Stadium 20,3 km

TRYP By Wyndham Centro de Alto Rendimiento de las Divisiones Formativas
Asunción (CARDIF)
refurbished
Number of rooms 88
Owner / Operator Asociación Paraguaya de
Number of 4
Fútbol
meeting rooms
Number of pitches 10
Function Space Y
(Y/N) FoP 105 x 68 m
Distance to 9,4 km Pitch Type Artificial grass
Airport
Lighting power (Lux) 400
Distance/ travel to 10,6 km
No. of dressing rooms 4 Size (sqm) 64.2
Training Site
Press Area (Y/N) N Size (sqm) N/A
Distance/travel to 10,8 km
Stadium Dedicated Fitness facilities Y Size (sqm) 166
on-site (Y/N)
Distance to Airport 12,4 km
Distance/travel to Hotel 10,6 km
Distance/travel to Stadium 17,7 km

9
FIFA FAN FESTIVAL
SITES
B INFRASTRUCTURE
90 91
9.1
Montevideo FIFA Fan Festival Sites 9.2
Buenos Aires FIFA Fan Festival Sites
The FIFA Fan Fest™ will be a central element Sudamericana, both held in 2021. These The FIFA Fan Fest™ will be a key component its relevant track record by hosting world-class
in Montevideo’s entertainment offering during events attracted multitudes of football fans, of Buenos Aires’s entertainment offering during sports events, it housed several sports during
the 2030 Centenary celebrations. It will provide which joined in this city’s green area to live the 2030 World Cup Centenary Celebration. It the 2018 Youth Olympic Games celebrated in
an incomparable experience for football the passion of the most popular sport, enjoy will provide fans with a unique experience for Buenos Aires, such as futsal, table tennis and
fans around the world. In our bid and value entertainment activities and be part of an enjoying football and a supplementary offer badminton.
proposition as a host city, we have selected unprecedented sports celebration. of products and services to local and foreign
two strategic locations, taking advantage visitors. To such end, we have selected two 9.2.2 Parque Olímpico de la Juventud
of the well-known public spaces offered by 9.1.2 Rural del Prado strategic locations, among the various well- Parque Olímpico de la Juventud is a large
Montevideo. The city will show a proactive Rural del Prado is the facility where the known places that the city has to offer. Buenos green area for sports and recreational
attitude in collaborating with FIFA to organize Uruguay’s Rural Association is placed. Located Aires will have an active and collaborative purposes. It includes the Mary Terán de Weiss
the FIFA Fan Fest™ by incorporating the rich in the town under the same name in the city attitude towards FIFA for developing the FIFA stadium, consolidating itself as a strategic
culture, gastronomy, art and local music, thus of Montevideo, it is home to various rural Fan Fest™, integrating into the football value point for large events in the city. It also hosted
enriching the experience of the fans of the exhibitions held every year, such as Expo Rural proposition, the cultural, culinary, artistic and the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, and it was
most popular sport. del Prado: the largest international livestock, musical essence of our local community to where different competitions were held, such
agro-industrial and commercial exhibition. In enrich the experience of all event participants. as athletics, field hockey, volleyball, boxing,
9.1.1 Nelson Mandela Park addition, it is also where significant musical karate, and fencing, among others.
The Nelson Mandela Park in Montevideo, festivals, such as Cosquín Rock Uruguay, are 9.2.1 Tecnópolis
inaugurated in 2018, became well-known in held. Tecnópolis, located in Buenos Aires, is an
the sports and cultural spheres upon becoming important cultural and technological center
the Fan Fest venue for the one-leg finals of two inaugurated in 2011. This theme park hosted
of the most prestigious football tournaments in significant sports, cultural and international
South America: Copa Libertadores and Copa activities since its creation. As an example of
Nelson Mandela Park Rural del Prado Parque Olímpico de la

Tecnópolis Juventud
Facility type Park Park
Facility type Theme Park Park/Stadium
Size (sqm) 37,500 65,000
Size (sqm) 54,000 320,000 (full park)
Capacity 70,000 100,000
Capacity 100,000 15,000
Important events Fan Fest CONMEBOL 2021, Expo Rural Prado, Criolla
Montevideo Late 2023, La 2024, Cosquín Rock Uruguay Important events Blur 2015, Radiohead 2018, 2018 Youth Olympic Games,
bajada 2023, América Rockstars 2024 2018 Youth Olympic Games, host city for some of the
2024 Quilmes Rock 2022 2006 South Olympic Games
and host to Copa Davis and
Transportation It may be conveniently accessed It may be conveniently
ATP Argentina in various
by car, since it is located in front accessed by car, since it is
occasions.
of a significant main road, in located in front of a significant
addition to 15 bus stations. main road, in addition to 19 Transportation It may be conveniently accessed It may be conveniently
bus stations. by car, as it is placed near a accessed by car, as it is
main road connecting 18 bus placed near a main road
roads, and 2 train stations. connecting 6 bus roads, and
to the Premetro station.
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9.3
Asunción FIFA Fan Festival Sites
The FIFA Fan Fest™ will be a focal point in 9.3.2 Litoral del Palacio de los López
Asunción’s entertainment offering during the It is a multifunctional recreational area located
2030 Centenary celebrations. It will offer a in Bahía de Asunción, which skirts the city’s
unique experience for football fans around historical center. This space offers white-sand
the world. For our bid as host city, we have beaches where fairs, concerts and different
identified two strategic places among the cultural and sports activities are held. Some
various options in the city. Asunción will of the important events held in this well-known
actively work together with FIFA to organize space are the 2022 Oktoberfest Paulaner and
the FIFA Fan Fest™, integrating its attractive the 2024 Brahma Música festivals.
local culture, food, art and music to expand the
experience of all the fans who wish to attend
this historical celebration.
9.3.1 Parque Olímpico Paraguayo

Parque Olímpico is a sports complex located
in Luque, Paraguay. It is owned by the
Paraguayan Olympic Committee and was
inaugurated on June 1st, 2017. It hosted sports
competitions, cultural activities and significant
international shows, such as the tenth edition
of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2019
and the 2022 South American Games.
Parque Olímpico Paraguayo Litoral del Palacio de López

Facility type Stadium Waterfront Beach
Size (sqm) 42,357 72,110
Capacity 17,000 29,000
Important events 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer, Kchiporros 2016, Rally Dakar
2022 South American Games, 2016 Oktoberfest Paulaner
Asunciónico 2024 2022, Día de la primavera
2022, Festival Brahma
Música 2024
Transportation TBD It may be conveniently
accessed by several bus
lines: It may be conveniently
accessed by several bus
lines: Line 6, 16-2A, 16-2B,
13-1A, 13-2A, Line 1A, Line
1B, Line 37-A2, Line 37-A1,
Line 9, Line 37B
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ACCOMMODATION
10. Accommodation
11. Transport
12. Safety & Security
13. Health, Medical & Anti-Doping
14. IT&T
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10 Accommodation 10.1 Accommodation Uruguay
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, united options, which may be adapted to the various (Montevideo + Punta del Este and from Argentina and Brazil, and it has also
together in their aspiration to becoming host needs that the different groups of people who Colonia del Sacramento as potential become a significant destination for US and
cities to the Centenary Celebration Matches, will celebrate the first century of World Cups satellite cities) Spanish citizens. The city offers prominent
are committed to offering all the visitors and with us may have. tourist attractions, such as the vibrant Mercado
fans who wish to enjoy the event, an excellent A combination of tradition and modernity 10.1.1 Montevideo del Puerto, the touching Museo de los Andes,
accommodation experience showing the should be one of the key characteristics of Montevideo, an emblematic city due to the the historic Plaza Independencia and Teatro
warmth and hospitality of our people, as well many accommodation value propositions, fact that it was the host city for the first FIFA Solís, which enhance the experience of football
as the deep cultural essence of the historical ensuring a memorable experience for visitors. World Cup, proudly presents itself as a key fans and of all tourists seeking to get immersed
event for our countries. Our human quality and our hospitality culture city for the celebration. The Uruguayan capital, in the Uruguayan culture and history.
Since they represent international world- will constitute another differentiating element, which received over 1 million tourists in 2023, With its famous track record as host of
class tourist destinations and due to their vast along with our passion for football, which combines its rich football legacy with a hotel significant sporting events, it has shown its
trajectory in hosting important international will undoubtedly translate into each of the infrastructure capable of catering to the needs capacity to accommodate die-hard football
events, these cities are ready to provide safe, accommodation options. of the most demanding visitors, offering luxury fans from all over the world. The city hosted
comfortable, and functional accommodation hotels and more accessible options promising six Copa América editions and exciting Copa
comfort and quality. Montevideo receives Libertadores finals, consolidating itself as a
tourists from South America, such as those football epicenter in South America.
Accommodation inventory - Montevideo
Category 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars Other options
Number of 947 1,827 828 320

rooms
FIFA VIP Hotels
Hotel name Sofitel Montevideo

Radisson Montevideo
Casino Carrasco HYATT Hotel
Victoria Plaza Hotel
and Spa Hotel
Stars 5 5 5 5
Opening year 1921 1999 2016 2022
Distance to Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the

key places stadium: 00:20h stadium: 00:15h stadium: 00:07h stadium: 00:06h
Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the
airport: 00:14h airport: 00:43h airport: 00:25h airport: 00:27h
Total number 112 191 178 80

of rooms
Number of 5 17 5 5
meeting
rooms
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However, its experience is not limited location ensures that guests have easy access 10.1.2 Punta del Este its position as an epicenter of luxury and
only to football; it also hosted successfully the to Montevideo’s cultural sites, shopping Montevideo accommodation infrastructure exclusiveness, and highlights its importance
Montevideo Marathon, the Uruguayan Tennis districts, and culinary delights, making it an will be expanded with the glamorous city of in Uruguay’s tourist landscape.
Open and the Grand Prix, events that attract ideal base for exploring the vibrant capital of Punta del Este located at 130 km East of the Punta del Este has emblematic hotels
a diverse number of athletes and attendees. Uruguay. capital and well-known by its natural beauty which define its horizon and hospitality culture.
Moreover, its versatility as a host city extends The Hyatt Centric Montevideo stands and top-class tourist offerings to supplement L’Auberge Hotel, with its iconic mill, is an
itself to the professional and corporate as a beacon of cosmopolitan atmosphere, accommodation needs and guarantee an elegant refuge full of tradition. Enjoy Punta del
spheres, as it organized the Corporate inviting guests to explore and discover the unforgettable tourist experience. Punta del Este Resort & Casino offers entertainment and
Management and Administration, evidencing vibrant tapestry of the city. With a prime Este, which received over 650,000 tourists luxury with a sea view, whereas the Fasano
its competence to receive and meet the needs location that places travelers at the center of in 2023, is not only one of Uruguay’s most Hotel, located in a quieter environment,
of visitors who arrive for sports, professional the action, the hotel ensures that guests are coveted and international destinations, but provides a mix of sophistication and the natural
and leisure reasons. always connected to the pulse of Montevideo, also the place where visitors make most of their beauty of the region.
The Radisson Victoria Plaza Hotel never missing out on an adventure. The hotel investments during their stay. It is estimated Punta del Este’s accommodation inventory
in Montevideo is a landmark of luxury and offers an urban retreat for those seeking to this city’s tourist spending exceeded over USD is as follows:
sophistication in the heart of the city. This immerse themselves in the local culture and 650 million in 2023, an amount which shows
premier hotel offers guests an exceptional stay excitement. The hotel’s design and amenities
with its elegant accommodations, panoramic are thoughtfully curated to reflect the city’s
views of the city and the Rio de la Plata, and dynamic spirit, providing a comfortable and
top-notch amenities. With its casino, spa, and stylish base from which to venture out. Whether Accommodation inventory - Punta del Este
fitness center, the hotel provides entertainment it’s the historic sites, the bustling markets, or
Category 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
and relaxation for all preferences. The the scenic Rambla, the Hyatt Centric is your
Radisson Victoria Plaza also features gateway to the best experiences Montevideo Number of rooms 925 1,620 595
extensive conference facilities, making it a has to offer.
favored choice for business events. Its central

10.2 Accommodation Argentina – Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, with its exceptional and diverse class accommodation infrastructure with 382
hotel capacity, accommodated in 2023 over hotels, including 77 4-star facilities and 26
5 million tourists, almost 60% international 5-star facilities, adding to a total capacity of
visitors, who provided about USD 1.83 about 24,400 rooms. The average occupation
billion in tourism revenues to the Argentine rate was 65% in 2023.
economy. The city has the ability to adapt to The experience and track record of
each visitor’s needs and budgets, considering Buenos Aires in hosting delegations and fans /
that about 60% of foreign tourists were looking tourist visitors for major sporting competitions
for entertainment options, whereas 20% were is vast and proven, as it played a significant
visiting family members or friends, and 15% role in many important sporting events (such
were business visitors. It is estimated that as the FIFA World Cup in 1978, nine editions
34% of these visitors opted for luxury 4 and of Copa América, the Youth Olympic Games
5-star hotels, which shows Buenos Aires’s Buenos Aires 2018 the U20 World Cup in 2023,
capacity to meet a significant, strict and the Buenos Aires Marathon, the Polo Open
premium demand. Buenos Aires has a world- Tournament, among others), political events
Accommodation inventory - Buenos Aires
10.1.3 Colonia del Sacramento Colonia del Sacramento offers emblematic Category 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars Other options
Similarly, Montevideo may be supported by the hotels which show its rich history and charm.
Number of 4,259 7,577 5,204 7,360
historic and charming city of Colonia, which is Radisson Colonia del Sacramento offers rooms
located at 180 km West from the capital city modern luxury with a river view, whereas
and very close and easily accessible from Charco Hotel provides an intimate atmosphere
Buenos Aires. With its rich history and relaxed in a colonial house. Costa Colonia Riverside FIFA VIP Hotels
environment, Colonia could successfully Boutique Hotel, with its modern design
supplement the accommodation options and and a view to Río de la Plata, provides a Hotel name Marriot Casa Lucía Sheraton Buenos Savoy
Hotel Aires Hotel (1) &
enrich the experience of curious visitors. This contemporary touch. Convention
city, which attracted over 500,000 tourists in Together, these cities will offer a Center (2)
2023, significantly contributed to the tourist comprehensive, diverse and world-class
Stars 5 5 5 4
activity of the country and generated revenues accommodation value proposition for all
amounting to 100 million that year. Its unique visitors who wish to be a part of the historic Opening 1981 1925 1972 (1) 1910
combination of cultural heritage, picturesque events and celebrate the passion for football. year 1996 (2)
roads and views to Río de la Plata, make it a
unique and irresistible destination. key place stadium: 00:21h stadium: 00:18h stadium: 00:18h stadium: 00:25h
Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the
airport: 00:34hs airport: 00:42h airport: 00:40h airport: 00:32
Total number 298 142 749 164

of rooms
Number of 11 6 21 9
meeting
rooms

10.3 Accommodation Paraguay – Asunción
Asunción, home of the Paraguayan Football role in providing a top-quality accommodation

Association and CONMEBOL, presents itself experience during the Centenary Celebration
as an emblematic city in its candidacy to Matches.
host the 2030 FIFA World Cup Celebration The link and proximity to Argentina results
Matches. In 2023, over 400,000 tourists in that almost half of the tourists walking down
enjoyed its hospitality and were embraced the streets are Argentineans, which shows
by a rich culture and a deeply welcoming the close relationship and bond connection
environment. Asunción is well-known for between both countries. However, the city
its hotel offerings combining comfort and also receives a significant flow of tourists
tradition, with facilities comprising boutique from Brazil, Spain and the US, which shows
hotels and modern complexes, which are its growing global appeal. About 50% of these
all prepared to receive fans and delegations visitors come to meet with family members and
with the warmth characteristic of Paraguayan friends, whereas 17% are business visitors.
people. This commitment to service excellence Also in 2023, about 48% of tourists entered the
ensures that Asunción will play a considerable country by plane, highlighting the importance
(such as the G20 global summit in 2018) or style complex whose interiors are decorated
business international events (such as the Oil in an academic style, reminiscent of the Accommodation inventory Asunción
& Gas Expo and the FIT [Feria Internacional classical architecture with French influence
del Turismo]), among others. that distinguishes Buenos Aires. The Buenos Category 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
In addition to this top class hotel capacity Aires Marriott features a spa on the 23rd floor Number of rooms 1,427 1,561 634
and this track record of hosting large events, of the North Tower, its own restaurant, and
the tourist and entertainment potential of convention halls with a capacity for 2,500
Buenos Aires as well as its very dynamic people.
infrastructure for international connection and The Savoy Hotel has been in operation FIFA VIP Hotels
transportation with Asunción, and even more since 1908, restored in 2010, and is located
Hotel name Gran Bourbon Sheraton Resort Yacht y Guaraní
so with Montevideo, will turn Buenos Aires just a few meters from the Congress Palace in Asunción Hotel Asunción Hotel Golf Club Asunción Hotel
into a natural logistic and accommodation the city of Buenos Aires. It is a lavish building Paraguayo
hub for those official and general visitors / that has hosted national figures such as
Stars 5 5 5 4
fans who wish to enjoy the various Centenary Lisandro de la Torre, Eva Duarte, and Arturo
Celebration events. Illia, as well as international personalities Opening 2011 2004 1985 1961
With its rich cultural heritage and passion like Albert Einstein. Due to its privileged year
for football, Buenos Aires prepares itself to accommodation, it has always been chosen
receive football fans from across the world, as a venue for meetings and political events. It key places stadium: 00:27h stadium: 00:34 stadium: 00:22 stadium: 00:09
offering an exceptional experience and a stands out for its imposing facade and its halls Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the Distance to the
safe and comfortable environment filled with with elaborate decoration and varied styles. airport: 00:06h airport: 00:12h airport: 00:46h airport: 00:23h
passion. For example, the Imperial Hall features Art Total 168 118 132 129
The Buenos Aires Marriott consists of Nouveau ornamentation from the Viennese number
two buildings, “South Tower” and “North Tower” Secession movement, and the facade is a of rooms
(the latter being the most recent, completed clear repertoire of the more traditional Beaux-
Number of 7 12 7 7
in 1999 by the architectural firm Sánchez Arts style. meeting
Elía SEPRA Architects), it is a postmodern- rooms

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of this entry way for the city’s connectivity and excellence, becoming the preferred lodging
TRANSPORT
tourism. for notable figures and football teams, which
Asunción has a vast experience in has strengthened its connection with the sport.
receiving tourists for football and other large Its strategic location, very close to Asunción’s
events. The city has been a scenario of international airport, opposite the CONMEBOL
ten Copa Libertadores editions, one Copa headquarters, and near stadiums and sports
Sudamericana finals and a Beach Soccer centers, has positioned it as a nerve center
World Cup final, showing its capacity to for football events, attracting both fans and
receive fans of the main sport and organizing professionals.
world-class competitions. But its versatility The Sheraton Asunción Hotel stands out
goes beyond football, since Asunción also as a benchmark of sophistication and comfort
hosted the Asunción International Marathon, in the Paraguayan capital. This five-star
the challenging Transchaco Rally and the establishment, located in a strategic area of
2022 South American Games, events which the city, offers its guests a perfect combination
attract athletes and attendees from all around of modern comfort and exceptional service.
the world. In addition, the Paraguayan capital With its elegantly furnished rooms, first-class
has a rich cultural and corporate background, facilities including fine dining restaurants,
as it hosted the 2024 Asunciónico festival a full-service spa, and event spaces, the
and of significant business events, such as Sheraton Asunción is a preferred choice for
ADEC’s CSR and Sustainability International both business and leisure travelers.
Congress.
The Gran Bourbon Asunción Hotel
has become a symbol of hospitality and
luxury. Its opening marked a milestone in the
evolution of Asunción, as it was the city’s first
5-star hotel, reflecting the modernization and
growth of the capital. Throughout its history,
the hotel has cultivated a reputation for
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Transport
11.1 Transport Infrastructure and population, offering frequent and accessible

General Mobility in Uruguay routes.
Due to its closeness to the sea, Montevideo
Colonia del
11.1.1 City infrastructure and general and Buenos Aires are efficiently connected Sacramento
mobility through private ferry boat companies, which

Buenos Aires
Mobility and transportation in Uruguay are provide transportation services involving
set-up by a balance between public and private both passengers and vehicles. This maritime
Montevideo
Punta del Este
services aimed at facilitating the daily life of its connection not only boosts tourism and trade
inhabitants and the interconnection with the between both countries, but it also represents a
rest of the world. In the main cities such as quick and comfortable alternative for those who
Montevideo and other department capitals, seek to cross the Río de la Plata river without
public transport mainly comprises an extensive resorting to flights or long land journeys. In
network of buses which spans across both addition, there is another private ferry service Ship
urban and suburban areas. These buses are that connects Buenos Aires and Colonia by Bus
the main means of land transportation for the sea, continuing through Montevideo by land.
Connection among locations In addition, Montevideo and Punta del Este Laguna del Sauce International Airport is
are connected by land through vehicles and approximately 15 kilometers northwest of
buses. The distance between Montevideo and Punta del Este, the country’s most important
Punta del Este is about 130 kilometers along tourist city.
the coastal road (Road 10). The company
COT operates regular services from the Tres 11.1.2.1 Information on Carrasco
Cruces Terminal in Montevideo to the Punta International Airport
del Este Terminal, with an average journey • In 2023, approximately 1,800,000
25km
duration of two hours. passengers traveled through this airport,
In addition to public services, urban with a maximum annual capacity of
15km
mobility is further enhanced by taxi services 4,500,000 passengers.
and shared transportation app, offering users • Total number of flights in 2023: 13,119.
flexibility and comfort. • Originally built in 1947, the airport
5km
underwent a significant renovation in 2009,
11.1.2 Airports with a design by the Uruguayan architect
Gran Parque Central Uruguay has two international airports: Rafael Viñoly. This upgrade featured the
Centenario Stadium
Carrasco International Airport, located in opening of a new 45,000 square meters
Montevideo’s suburban area, and Laguna passenger terminal, the creation of 1,200
del Sauce International Airport, near to Punta parking spaces and the installation of four
del Este, both operating 24/7. The Carrasco elevated pedestrian bridges with a total
International Airport is the main gateway to of eight boarding gates, offering direct
Uruguay, located about 19 kilometers east access to the aircraft.
Stadium Port Rail Line Main Metro Station
of downtown Montevideo. Additionally, the
Airport FIFA Fan Fest™ Highway Metro Line
Train/Bus Station RBCTS / TBCTS Main Road/Avenue
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private companies, facilitating travel across domestic flights in Argentina. Aeroparque
the Río de la Plata. Jorge Newbery is located in the City of Buenos
In terms of aviation, Buenos Aires has Aires and is primarily used for domestic flights
two airports: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and and some regional flights. This airport is very
Ministro Pistarini International Airport, both close to the city center, making it convenient
operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. for local passengers. The distance between
Argentina has a diverse, modern and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza is
efficient transportation system, combining approximately 30 kilometers.
state and private services to make national Both Ezeiza and Aeroparque have
and international movement of people and undergone recently significant expansion
goods easier. and modernization, now standing as world-
• Direct international destinations: • Direct international destinations:
class airports. Major updates and renovations
Asunción, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Lima, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, São Paulo,
11.2.2 Airports at Ezeiza airport include new passenger
Recife, São Salvador de Bahía, Rio de Porto Alegre and Asunción.
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) and cargo terminals, a new control tower,
Janeiro, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Porto
is located on the outskirts of Buenos Aires modernized operational systems, upgraded
Alegre, São Paulo, Santiago de Chile, 11.2 Transport Infrastructure and
and is the main hub for both international and equipment and technology for immigration and
Madrid, Miami, Panama and Punta del General Mobility in Argentina
Este.
• Operating airlines: Azul, Aerolíneas 11.2.1 City infrastructure and general
Argentinas, Copa, Iberia, LATAM, Air mobility Connection among locations
Europa, Gol, JetSMART, Paranair and Argentina boasts a solid infrastructure and
Avianca. connectivity services through its continually
developing transportation system. State-
11.1.2.2 Information on Laguna del owned trains and subways are fundamental
Sauce International Airport for urban mobility, especially in Buenos Aires. Belgrano Norte Rail Station
• Total annual flights: 5,000. Trains connect the capital with the suburbs and Monumental Stadium
• In 2023, 103,000 passengers used this other cities, facilitating the daily transportation 25km 15km 5km
Jorge Newbery Airport
airport. of thousands of people. The Buenos Aires

Retiro Rail/Bus Station
• The airport underwent renovations in subway, a pioneer in Latin America, offers an
2020. This involved completely repaving efficient network with six lines and 90 stations,
of the main runway, auxiliary runways and easing surface traffic.
taxiways, as well as expanding the safety In addition to trains and subways,
areas at the runway ends. Additionally, privately operated buses are essential in
the control tower’s instruments and Argentina. They are well-integrated into
technological equipment were updated both urban and national mobility, connecting
and the weather station was modernized neighborhoods and regions across the
with new technology. As part of the project, country. The development of the Metrobus
a new terminal dedicated to private flights system (buses with exclusive lanes) in Buenos (AFA)
was inaugurated, spanning an area of 500 Aires has significantly enhanced the public Ministro Pistarini Airport (Club Defensa y Justicia)
square meters. transportation system, known for its modernity,

• Operating airlines: Azul, Aerolíneas comfort and speed. Stadium Port Rail Line Main Metro Station
Argentinas, Gol and Paranair. The Port of Buenos Aires is crucial for both Metro Line
Airport FIFA Fan Fest™ Highway
trade and passenger transport, offering direct
connections to Uruguay through ferry boat

11.3 Transport Infrastructure and The country is connected by air through
General Mobility in Paraguay the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport,
located in Luque, 8 kilometers from Asunción.
11.3.1 City infrastructure and general This airport operates around the clock and
mobility serves as the main entrance to the country,
Mobility and transportation in Paraguay are providing direct flights to many cities in Latin
based on a combination of public and private America and other international locations.
services aimed at facilitating connectivity In addition to public services, transportation
baggage control and new access points and Airways, Delta, Air Europa, Sky Airline, Air within the country and with the rest of the world. options are enhanced by taxis and ride-sharing
parking facilities, among others. Canada, Aeroméxico, KLM, Emirates, Turkish In Asunción and other urban areas, public services, offering additional mobility choices
Airlines, BOA, Cubana de Aviación, AeroSur, transportation is centered around a network within the cities.
11.2.2.1 Ministro Pistarini International Ethiopian Airlines and JetSMART and of buses, which offer regular and accessible It is worth mentioning that there is a
Airport Information Flybondi. routes for residents and visitors. project to improve the public service in the
In 2023, approximately 10 million
passengers flew through Ministro Pistarini 11.2.2.2 Information on Aeroparque
International Airport. Of these, 70% were Jorge Newbery Connection among locations
international flights and 30% were domestic • In 2023, approximately 15 million
flights. The busiest times for flights and passengers used Aeroparque Jorge Centro de Alto Rendimiento de las
passengers are from 3:00 a.m. to midday and Newbery, with 1,700 passengers per hour Divisiones Formativas (CARDIF)
from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. during peak departure times and 1,800
Total aircraft movements in 2023: 66,876. passengers per hour during peak arrival Projected Train Station
Projected Train Main Station
Average flights per day: 186. times.
Months with the highest number of flights: • Total aircraft movements in 2023: 124,295.
5km 15km 25km
November, December, January and July. • Average flights per day: 340.
Maximum aircraft movements allowed: 29 • Months with the highest number of flights:
per hour, 168 per day, peak hours from 8:00 December, January, February and July.
a.m. to midday and from 9:00 p.m. to 01:00 • Maximum aircraft movements allowed: 39
a.m. per hour, 325 per day, peak hours from
International destinations with direct 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m.
connectivity: Miami, New York, Dallas, Toronto, to 6:00 p.m.
Madrid, Roma, São Salvador da Bahia, Rio de • Direct international destinations: Asunción,
Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, Punta Cana, La Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de
Habana, Cancún, Bogotá, Panama, Atlanta, Chile, Guarulhos, Lima, São José dos
Adis Abeba, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Pinhais, Porto Alegre, Viru Viru, Texas,
Florianópolis, Natal, Porto Seguro, Fortaleza, Bogotá, Punta del Este, Florianópolis,
Recife, Maceió, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Lima, Brasilia, Recife, São Salvador da Bahia,
Frankfurt, Zurich, Medellín, Istanbul, Mexico, Fortaleza, Minas Gerais and Porto Seguro.
San José (Costa Rica), Dubai, London, La Paz • Airlines operating national flights:
(CARFEM)
and Guayaquil. Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM, Andes and
Airlines operating international flights: Flybondi. Stadium Port Rail Line Main Metro Station
Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM, GOL,
Airport FIFA Fan Fest™ Highway Metro Line
American Airlines, Iberia, Avianca, Copa, Air
France, Lufthansa, United Airlines, British

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SAFETY & SECURITY
Metropolitan Area of Asuncion, as a result of 11.3.2.1 Information on Silvio

the construction of a suburban train, which will Pettirossi International Airport
connect the downtown of Asuncion with Luque • In 2023, the airport handled over
in a first stage, through the implementation of 1,000,000 passengers on both domestic
an efficient mass passenger rail system. and international flights.
• Total number of flights in 2023: 48,460.
11.3.2 Airports • Maximum aircraft movements allowed per
Opened in 1980, Silvio Pettirossi International hour: 6 per hour.
Airport is currently undergoing an expansion • Direct international destinations: Buenos
project. The main focus is on improving Aires, Montevideo, Madrid, Bogotá, Santa
immigration procedures, baggage control and Cruz de la Sierra, Panamá City, São
passenger waiting areas. Furthermore, a new Paulo, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Punta del
expansion and renovation project is in the Este, Córdoba, Florianópolis and Rio de
design phase, which includes building a new Janeiro.
passenger and cargo terminal (Terminal 2), • Operating airlines: Air Europa, Aerolíneas
which is in the process of formalization under Argentinas, JetSMART, Latam, Paranair,
Law No. 5102 on Public-Private Association. Gol, Boliviana de Aviación, Copa Airlines
This law aims to establish standards and and Avianca.
mechanisms to promote, through public-
private participation, investments in public
infrastructure and the provision of services.
This project is expected to be completed by
2030.
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12 Safety & Security General Risk Index Calculation Form for Match Security
Security Background of Teams (Squads) GENERAL RISK INDEX CALCULATION FORM FOR MATCH SECURITY
Security Background of Supporter Groups BC MC AC

Safety and Security are FIFA’s top priorities, known as CECOES (Emergency and Security Rivalry Between Supporter
DESCRIPTION OF RISKGroups
IN SPORTS SECURITY (Prohibited Actions) IIR Mitigation Plan Residual Risk
and all Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay Coordination Center) with offices nationwide. Circumstantial Emotional
Security Background State (Squads)
of Teams of a Supporter Group (Radical Sectors)
Sports Positions
Security Being
Background of Contested
Supporter Groups
Centenary Celebration Matches (CCM) teams The country currently manages security Stadium CapacitySupporter
Rivalry Between / Spectator Expectations
Groups
are aware and committed with it. In this sense, and protection for important or nationally Stadium Surroundings
Circumstantial (Residential,
Emotional Commercial,
State of a Supporter Conflict
Group Zones)
(Radical Sectors)
Approach RoutesBeing
Sports Positions to the Contested
Stadium
our main objective will be to ensure the safety significant events through the Security Crossing of Supporter GroupsExpectations
and Delegations
Stadium Capacity / Spectator
of all players, officials, fans, media, volunteers Management Team, comprised by: Stadium Infrastructure
Surroundings (Stands and Open
(Residential, Gates) Conflict Zones)
Commercial,
and other stakeholders involved in the • Organizing Association

Background of Unauthorized
Approach Routes Stadium Entry
to the Stadium
Mass Behavior
Crossing (Stampedes,
of Supporter Prohibited
Groups Chants, Pitch Invasion)
and Delegations
planning, preparation and staging of the event. • Ministry of Internal Affairs (National Police) Crowding at Entrances (Stands and Open Gates)
Stadium Infrastructure
During the CCM, Security experts from the • Fire Department Weather and of
Background Natural Light Conditions
Unauthorized Stadium Entry
Range of Entry-Prohibited
Mass Behavior (Stampedes,Individuals
Prohibited Chants, Pitch Invasion)
3 countries will ensure that all key event • Departmental Government Technical
Crowding Threats
at Entrances
areas, such as airports, stadiums, fan fests • Emergency and Security Coordination Day and Time
Weather of the Week
and Natural Light Conditions
Number
Range ofofEntry-Prohibited
Open Gates Individuals
and major hotels, etc. meet all the safety and Center Conditions of Sensitivity or Social Unrest
Technical Threats
security requirements for the events. In South • Public Health Day and Time of the Week
America, we do have extensive experience in • Stadium Administration Number of Open Gates

Conditions of Sensitivity or Social Unrest
dealing with football fans from different social • Private Security PARTIAL RISK INDEX
backgrounds and will work on security as well FROM 00 TO 19 LOW COMPLEXITY

FROM 20 TO 38 MEDIUM COMPLEXITY LC MC HC
as educational and preventative measures 12.1.1 International Safety and Security FROM 39 TO 57 HIGH COMPLEXITY
PARTIAL RISK INDEX
to minimize risks of violence, discriminatory Public safety in the country is provided by FROM 00 TO 19 LOW COMPLEXITY
behaviors and/or antisocial conduct that might the government with jurisdiction over the
arise. entire national territory, including Immigration, Managing protection and security within After that, the security operation is established.
Intelligence (Interpol), Civil Defense, Health, the stadium is the responsibility of the The stadium – in general - will operate with 3
12.1 Safety and Security Basic Structure and Firefighters. organizer, while outside the responsibility lies security perimeters, or ‘rings’ of security. Traffic
in Uruguay on National Police. control officers, police, and private security
Uruguay is a safe, stable, and peaceful nation 12.1.2 Safety and Security operational will apply increasingly rigorous scrutiny and
with experience in hosting secure tourist structures at major sporting events 12.1.3 Safety and Security Plan inspections as fans move from the outermost
events. In such large-size events, the government For major sporting events, operations are to the innermost, or third ring. The third ring is
From the perspective of government intervenes directly through the National organized according to the event’s scale a hard perimeter, consisting of fences, walls,
responsibility in public safety, the country has Secretary of Sport. Besides, the General and considering the specific factors of each and barricades through which only authorized,
a National Police with jurisdiction over the Board of Security in Sports established an event. There is coordinated work among the and security screened personnel or vehicles
entire national territory. Although it is divided international cooperation with the National Ministry of the Internal Affairs, security forces, may pass. Additionally, access control officers,
territorially into 19 departments, in terms of Central Bureaus of the ICPO-Interpol. emergency services, and private entities responsible for validating tickets, will also be
security, it is unified. There is a political division Threat and risk assessments for football involved in the operations. present at the various security rings.
such as local governments (City government) matches and major sporting events are First, it is established the level of risk, Prior to the tournament and as needed
with which it is necessary to agree on different conducted throughout the coordination of depending on the complexity the event, throughout the tournament, the entire area
aspects of event organization, especially in the Security Management Team in meetings utilizing the risk matrix previously exposed. inside the third ring will be inspected by
infrastructure and customer service, that are prior to football matches, based on a risk Level 1 indicate low complexity matches, Level specially trained and equipped police officers.
not related to Security. However, they count assessment form and a security categorization 2 are medium complexity matches and Level Thereafter, no person or vehicle will go into the
with proven experience in such situations, defined for the matches: 3 are high complexity matches, according to inner perimeter without a hard inspection of
especially in infrastructure and public attention. the agreed alternatives in assessment of the their admission device and a thorough security
Emergency and disaster management different risk indexes. screening.
within Uruguay is handled by a National Office
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MD Entry Files Victimization, and Justice awards the Ministry percentage of away fans, presence of violent
1 Entrance 1 vehicular hospitality of Security of Argentina a “Type A” Quality groups, level of rivalry, specific stadium risks,
5
1 1.1 Entrance 1 vehicular VIP/VIP/Hospitality Statistical Grade for the National Criminal conflicting statements, and other specific risks.
4 11
10
2 Teams/Referees/CONMEBOL Information System (SNIC), based on UN A degree of risk intensity and a numerical index
3 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A1 West
Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. are then assigned.
12
4 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A1 North 1. The study for High-Risk events by the
5 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 North
12.2.1 International Safety and National Commission Against Violence in
6 6 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 East
Sporting Events from Spain is used as a
13 Security
7 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 South
At international level, for these events, reference.
8 Pedestrian Entrance 1 media center Press
3 9 14 coordinated work is carried out among the 2. Common Risk Factors are included, and
8 9 Pedestrian Entrance 2 media center Press
15 entities that are part of the operation, Interpol specific factors not contemplated under
10 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 North
2
11 Pedestrian Entrance 2 A2 North and the different security forces of the the “Others” item can be added, which
17 16
12 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 East countries that take part in the tournament, to may influence the Corrective Index.
7
1.1 13 Pedestrian Entrance 2 A2 East unify criteria and exchange information that 3. Sporting significance is considered
14 Pedestrian Entrance 1 A2 South will be useful to develop the competition. decisive in cases such as single-match
15 Pedestrian Entrance 2 A2 South finals, promotion or championship defining
Teams/Referees/CONMEBOL
16
vehicular entrance 12.2.2 Safety and Security operational matches.
17 Vehicular entrance east VVIP/VIP
structures at major sporting events 4. The significance is considered important
The Argentine Football Association’s in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matches.
12.2 Safety and Security Basic hosted visits from the Executive Directorate
Operations and Security Management 5. The Rivalry can be national or regional.
Structure in Argentina of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the
division is responsible for the logistics and 6. The “Corrective Index” is applied in the
Argentina do have the necessary capabilities, United Nations Security Council (CTED), presence of an exceptionally serious
security of football events, working with local
and has shown strong credentials, organizing resulting in recommendations that supported circumstance that alone classifies the
police to protect players, officials, and fans.
large and important international events of the implementation of Resolutions 1373 match as “High Risk,” such as an extremely
Stadium inspections are done yearly by
different nature (sports, artistic, political, etc.) (2001) and 1624 (2005) on security and tense environment or a history of serious
Buenos Aires authorities. Event operations
During emergencies or disasters, counterterrorism. These visits in 2012, 2014, incidents.
are scaled to the event’s size and involve
response efforts are carefully coordinated and 2017 acknowledged Argentina’s good The analysis allows the risk rating of the
federal, provincial, and local forces following
among local, national, and federal authorities, practices in these areas. matches and adjusts the evaluation according
organizational guidelines. For international
each contributing specialized support and Aligned with CTED recommendations, to the significance and specific circumstances.
matches at Monumental Stadium, security
resources. Federal forces bolster security Argentina has strengthened its capabilities in
forces analyze potential conflicts, with specific
and logistics, while volunteer firefighters terrorism prevention and combat. Legislatively, 12.2.3 Safety and Security Plan
roles for Federal, Buenos Aires Province, and
perform crucial rescue and firefighting tasks. it recognizes UN Sanctions Committees’ lists of In Argentina, based on the experience around
City police to ensure protection and escort.
Provincial forces also play a vital role, ensuring individuals and entities linked to terrorism and various international events, world cups,
The Migration Directorate manages passport
a thorough and efficient response to mitigate established the Register of Terrorist Persons summits, and others, a Unified Command
control, while Airport Police secure airport
the impact on communities. This integrated and Entities (REPET) by Decree 489/19. is created for such events, comprising the
facilities.
system underscores the nation’s commitment This registry includes individuals connected Federal Police, Estate Police, Buenos Aires
For threat and risk assessment at sporting
to safeguarding lives and property through fast to terrorism offenses under Argentine law City Police, Firefighters, Civil Defense, and
events, various specific factors of each
and effective action. and those with frozen assets due to terrorism the AFA. Meetings are held to coordinate and
event are considered, in coordination among
In Argentina, Law 27287 established financing. integrate the security measures of the event
governmental entities and security forces. The
the National System for Comprehensive Consequently, Argentina considers the among all participating parties.
Risk Report Form, created by the Ministry of
Risk Management and Civil Protection, risk of domestic and international terrorism For major events, operations are
Internal Affairs resolution 1949/99, evaluates
defining “alert” as readiness in the face to be low. Moreover, the UN Office on Drugs organized according to the event’s scale and
factors such as the importance of the sporting
of imminent threats, enabling specific and Crime (UNODC) Excellence Center for considering the specific factors of each event.
event, history of violence, stadium capacity,
response procedures. The country has Government Statistics on Public Security,

There is coordinated work among government Sector A: Play or show area, covering the The third security ring will be found in the in the planning of the event according to the
entities, security forces, emergency services, playing field and its immediate surroundings up area called sector E influence that the show has on it. Vehicular
and private entities involved in the operations. to the perimeter fence, pit or other separation Sector E : It is the area where the majority traffic may be restricted or prohibited according
Specifically, for an international match at the barrier with the front of the stands. of attendees finish their transfer by public or to the particular needs of each event.
Monumental Stadium, the Buenos Aires City Access to this area will be restricted only private transportation (parking) to the stadium.
Police plan and execute the security operation to protagonists, team auxiliary personnel, The outer limit of this sector will be established
before, during, and after the match around the security personnel (public and private),
stadium. The hired private security company specifically accredited press, club personnel 12.2.4 Stadium Perimeter
provides security inside the stadium. Civil with tasks relevant to the sector and required
Defense offers emergency services before, technical personnel (press and advertising).
during, and after the match in the surrounding Extraordinarily, people to be honored and the
area. High-complexity ambulance services leaders who perform the tribute may enter.
are hired for the transfer of possible injured Sector B: Area mainly - although not
parties during the event (players and officials). exclusively - under the grandstand, separated
The city’s emergency service (SAME) devises from the public access sectors. It mainly
a contingency plan for quick transfers to high- includes changing rooms, medical offices,
complexity hospitals located seven to fifteen conference rooms and other rooms that make
minutes from the stadium. Firefighters, along up the event.
Monumental Stadium
with City Government inspectors, conduct a Entry and circulation in Sector B will be
prior inspection of the stadium facilities and restricted to actors directly involved with
proceed to issue the stadium’s authorization. the show or operational tasks involved in
The stadium will operate with three security the organization of the event and the press,
perimeters, or “rings” of security. Traffic all of them duly accredited and armed with
control officers, police, and private security credentials or dressed in uniform.
will apply increasingly rigorous scrutiny and Sector C: Areas between the stadium
inspections as fans move from the outermost access gate/turntiles and the show viewing
to the innermost, or third ring. The third ring is space (stands or stands). Access to Sector C
a hard perimeter, consisting of fences, walls, will be restricted to spectators - who present
and barricades through which only authorized, a ticket or entry for the corresponding sector
and security screened personnel or vehicles or grandstand - and to actors directly involved Security Zone (First and Second Ring)
may pass. in the show or operational tasks involved in Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3
Prior to the tournament and as needed the organization of the event, all of them duly
throughout the tournament, the entire area accredited and armed with credentials or
inside the third ring will be inspected by dressed in uniform.
specially trained and equipped police officers Sector D: Outer ring of the security
Thereafter, no person or vehicle will go into the zone. It is an area mainly for circulation,
inner perimeter without a hard inspection of except for specific exceptions authorized
their admission device and a thorough security by the competent authority, such as street
screening. vending that does not impact circulation.
The security zone will be subdivided into Entry to sector D will be restricted to people
four sectors, constituting sectors A, B and C with a corresponding ticket or entrance and to
as the first security ring and sector D as the workers or personnel with a valid credential or
second security ring. dressed in uniform.

12.3 Safety and Security Basic that the level of terrorist threat in Paraguay, in are also conducted annually. Inspections and • Security Rings: Implemented by the
Structure in Paraguay particular in relation to the organization of a prior coordination meetings are carried out National Police, these are likely concentric
Paraguay is a safe and peaceful nation with a FIFA World Cup 2030 Centenary Celebration with the presence of the Ministry of Internal layers of security around the stadium,
relevant track record organizing sports events Match in Asunción, is low. However, it is Affairs and the police headquarters, always with each ring having specific security
from the safety and security perspective. important to maintain a high level of vigilance depending on the level of threats determined measures and checkpoints.
In the event of a national emergency or and to take all necessary measures to ensure by both the national police and the competition • Access Control and External Security:
disaster, the Paraguayan state has a National the security of all participants. security department of the APF. Managed at the entrance gates by a
Emergency Ministry as well as the ability to private security company in collaboration
allocate external resources to the nation’s 12.3.1 International Safety and 12.3.3 Safety and Security Plan with the National Police. This would involve
general budget for emergencies or disasters, Security In most football matches, a security officer checking tickets, searching for prohibited
whether natural or not. There is the “Police Cooperation Agreement is appointed by the Paraguayan Football items, and managing the flow of people
General Assessment of International Applicable to Border Areas among the Association, who is trained for the role. into the stadium.
Terrorism: Despite the global threat of Mercosur State Parties” through which they The APF security officer is responsible for • Control in Stands: A private security
international terrorism, the probability of committed to providing mutual assistance and conducting a pre-match security meeting with company, again working with the National
a foreign terrorist attack in Paraguay is police cooperation in border zones (contiguous the National Police, representatives of both Police, will be responsible for monitoring
considered low. The country is not listed as between two or more States) to prevent and/ teams, public ministry officials, firefighters, and the behavior of the crowd in the stands.
a priority target for transnational terrorist or investigate criminal acts, in accordance representatives of the association. Together, The security personnel in this area will not
organizations and there are no indications with the respective legislations of the member they develop a protocol and an execution plan. be armed with firearms.
of terrorist cells operating on its territory. countries. The entity in charge of security in the • Control and Prevention on the Playing
Regarding the Football World Cup specific stadiums is the local team, therefore the local Field: Similar to the stands, a private
threat, the likelihood of an international 12.3.2 Safety and Security operational club oversees the planning and execution of security company and the National Police
terrorist attack targeting a sporting event structures at major sporting events the respective security plans. In the country, will oversee the playing field area, ensuring
of this magnitude in Paraguay is extremely There is a Competition Security Department the entity that assumes the responsibility of that only authorized personnel are present
low. However, it is critical to maintain a that carries out security inspections in the external perimeter security is the National and that no disruptions occur during the
constant level of vigilance and coordinate with stadiums and appoints security officers for all Police. Inside the stands there is normally match. The officers in this area will also be
international intelligence agencies. matches. In Paraguay there are cases related private security in conjunction with the National unarmed.
General Assessment of Domestic to violence and discriminatory behavior. Police. On the playing field and the competition • Control and Prevention in Competition
Terrorism: There are some threats coming from In local tournaments there is a low level of area, the safety and security are primarily Areas (Locker Rooms): The locker rooms
the armed group Paraguayan People’s Army infractions or discriminatory behavior. At the managed by the stadium private security in and other competition-related areas will be
(EPP), which has carried out violent actions international club level, some isolated events conjunction with the National Police. monitored by a private security company in
in rural areas of the country far away from could be verified. The macro security plan for football conjunction with the National Police. The
the capital. However, their objectives have In football matches and major sporting matches comprises several components to focus will be on preventing unauthorized
been mainly economic and they have shown events evaluations are carried out in ensure the safety of attendees and participants. access and ensuring the safety of the
no interest in attacking large-scale events conjunction with the National Police and the We summarize as follows the main highlights players and officials. Security personnel in
such as a World Cup. Regarding the Football APF Competition Security Department. Risk of the plan: these areas will not carry firearms.
World Cup specific threat, the likelihood of factors such as the importance of the sporting
them attacking an international sporting event event, history of violence, presence of violent
in a city like Asunción is considered low. The groups, level of rivalry, specific stadium risks,
security forces are highly trained to deal with conflicting statements, etc. are assessed.
this type of threat and security measures have Stadium inspections are the responsibility
been strengthened in recent years. of the Paraguayan Football Association,
Based on the information available and which annually checks all stadiums. Likewise,
the analyses carried out, it can be concluded stadiums are subject to local inspections, which

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13
Health, Medical & Anti-Doping Regarding the public health system, the costs of medical services received. In
Uruguay has in place bilateral agreements these cases, it is recommended that visitors
13.1 Overview of the General Health MSP has a role in defining health policies, with some countries that allow visitors to purchase travel insurances that include public
System in Uruguay regulating medical care access and delivery to receive medical care under certain conditions. sector coverage or be prepared to pay for
The Uruguayan health system is based on the patients, and setting national health objectives. However, visitors from non-convention medical services out of pocket.
notion of health as a universal human right, a Health providers, both public and private, are countries may be responsible for covering
public good and responsibility of the State. It is included in the SNIS and they are responsible
a mixed system, combining public and private for providing comprehensive care to patients, MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH General Directorate of Coordination
sectors. following the Comprehensive Health Care Plan
It is organized through the National (PIAS). FONASA, as a financing entity, plays U.E. 106
DIGECOOR
Integrated Health System (SNIS), which a central role in the distribution of financial
guarantees universal coverage through 42 resources and in operationalizing payments to Coordinación Coordinación Proyecto de Proyecto
Secetraría
Administrativa Técnica habilitaciones SITREM
comprehensive health providers. These health providers.
suppliers provide a broad set of benefits In Montevideo and the metropolitan area, DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS DOS
Artigas Canelones Cerro Largo Colonia Durazno Flores Florida Lavalleja Maldonado Montevideo
through the Comprehensive Health Care Plan there are numerous health providers that offer a
(PIAS), which is the same for all citizens. The wide range of medical services. These include DOS
Paysandú
DOS
Rio Negro
DOS
Rivera
DOS
Rocha
DOS
Salto
DOS
San José
DOS
Soriano
DOS
Tacuarembó
DOS
Treinta y Tres
Ministry of Public Health (MSP) is responsible emergency ambulance services with advanced
for leading and governing the system, defining life support (ALS), emergency departments
health policies and regulating the access to that meet international standards of care, Administrative Coordination - Secretariat -Technical Coordination - Room Project - SITREM
medical care delivered by providers based on and specialized services in internal medicine, Project
priorities. Financing of the health system in cardiology, orthopedics, physiotherapy and
Uruguay is carried out throughout a payment diagnostic radiology (CT, MRI, ultrasound). In 13.1.2 Environmental Conditions by respiratory viruses and infections, such as
mechanism structured to reimburse health summary, the infrastructure of the Uruguayan Uruguay’s climate is temperate and humid, seasonal influenza, RSV, COVID-19 although
providers. The comprehensive SNIS providers health system, together with its comprehensive with an average temperature of 17°C, featuring the latter is a dynamic phenomenon due to the
receive a ‘health quota’ for each member medical services standard, and its preparation warm summers and relatively uniform rainfall circulation of different variants. Metapneumo
from the National Health Fund (FONASA), to host international visitors, positions us well throughout the year. Typically, the winter Viruses also occasionally circulate, as well as
which reimburses the expected costs derived to handle the increased demand during the months of June and July bring cool and adenovirus.
from care. This financing system includes event. pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging
contributions from the State, households and between 5°C and 15°C (41°F - 59°F). 13.1.3 Recommendations for foreign
corporations. 13.1.1 Private and public healthcare The National Directorate of Quality visitors
Additionally, there is the National system and Environmental Assessment, operating The capacity of the Uruguayan health system
Resources Fund (FNR) in Uruguay, whose In the private sector, foreign visitors often under the Ministry of Environment, conducts to absorb the inflow of visitors expected for
objective is to provide patients with access to use international travel insurance that covers systematic environmental monitoring by the event can be deemed to be solid and well
high complex drugs and medical treatments medical costs. It is important for visitors to tracking variables that assess the condition prepared. Based on current data, Uruguay has
within the health system. This fund is financed verify that their travel insurance has coverage of air, water, soil, and other environmental a comprehensive network of health facilities,
mainly from a percentage of what each member in Uruguay and that it includes services matrices. The data obtained from this both public and private, with a significant
contributes to FONASA, complemented by such as hospitalization, medical treatments vigilant oversight confirms that Uruguay’s number of hospital beds, including those for
a fraction of individual affiliations to private and medical evacuation, if necessary. Many environmental conditions are not potentially moderate care and intensive care units (ITC).
institutions, and with contributions from private clinics and hospitals in Uruguay have critical for the health and safety of both players The use of measures to prevent infections
General State Revenues. The FNR plays a agreements with international insurers and and spectators. of sexual transmission (syphilis, hepatitis B
crucial role in guaranteeing citizens’ access they can invoice these companies directly, thus More frequent diseases that circulate and C -which have a lower rate of circulation-,
to highly complex treatments. Regarding the facilitating the medical services authorization seasonally in the months of June and July and HIV) is recommended. The latter maintains
responsibilities of different stakeholders, the and assistance processes for patients. are mainly connected with infections caused an epidemiological pattern in the country with
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prevalence in the general population of less care ambulance will be present at all team as an emergency cart for player transportation. any period of suspension to any Athlete or
than 1% and in high-risk populations the training sessions. The medical staff training will be conducted by Athlete Support Personnel who has committed
prevalence grows to about 5%. Precautions Team Base Camps - At the team base the FIFA Venue Medical Coordinator, ensuring an anti-doping rule violation, follow up on
should be observed to prevent food-borne camps, a nurse or paramedic professional will team consistency at each match. potential anti-doping rule violations under your
diseases, discouraging the consumption of remain at the hotel or facility 24/7 during the Medications - The medications listed will jurisdiction, Plan, implement and monitor anti-
food at street stalls. However, drinking tap event. be provided and made available by the FIFA doping information, prevention and education
water is considered safe. Uruguay is a country Player Medical Center - The player medical Medical Coordinator. programs.
free of polio and measles. center will be located at pitch level. This center Spectator Care - Medical care for The National Anti-Doping Organization
Visitors are advised to carry a copy of their will be equipped with at least a monitoring unit, spectators will be entirely under national of Uruguay accepted the World Anti-Doping
travel insurances and a credit card or enough a crash cart, a respirator, advanced airway set, government regulations and standards. There Code. The anti-doping rules are adopted
means of payment to cover any medical and a stretcher. There will be a designated will be a main equipped medical facility and 3 and implemented in accordance with the
eventuality during their stay. resuscitation area and another for minor ambulances. responsibilities of the National Anti-Doping
injuries/illnesses. The evacuation route to the Points of Contact and Emergency Organization of Uruguay under the Code, and
13.1.4 Legacy from previous major ambulance will be clearly marked. The center Numbers - The venue medical officers will be further the continued efforts of the National
sporting events - Specialized will be staffed by an emergency medicine the first point of contact for all teams, workforce, Anti-Doping Organization to eradicate doping
treatments for elite players and doctor and a nurse. and guests requiring medical services. Their in the country.
delegation members Players Care - For the players, there will mobile-phone numbers will be made available
Critical Care Ambulance for Team Training be 2 dedicated critical care ambulances. to the respective stakeholder groups. 13.2 Health, Medical & Anti-Doping in
Sessions - It has been agreed that a critical FoP (Field of Play) Medical Team - Each Argentina
side of the pitch will have an emergency 13.1.5 Doping control concept of Argentina offers a health and medical system
medicine doctor and three paramedics, as well operations of excellence at national level, and Ciudad
By Law No. 18.254 dated February 1st, Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA) is
2008, our country approved the International provided with well-equipped hospitals, highly
Overview of Hospitals Convention against Doping in Sports, adopted qualified personnel and a wide network of
on October 19th, 2005 at the 33rd Meeting of medical services offering quality, extensive
Hospital Name Public / Private Hospital Beds Surgery Rooms
the General Conference of the United Nations and diverse medical care.
Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Public 300 8 Organization for Education, Science and
Manuel Quintela Culture (UNESCO), held in Paris from October 13.2.1 Private and public healthcare
3rd to 21st, 2005. system
ASSE – State Health Public 1422 26
Services Administration The National Anti-Doping Organization Argentina’s public healthcare system
was established by the Government of is recognized for being inclusive and
Integral Medical Service Private 307 4 Uruguay on January 9, 1969, Law No. 13767, comprehensive, offering medical care to both
Americano Sanatorio Private 209 13 with the objective of acting as the Anti- citizens and foreigners alike. The country’s
Doping Organization of Uruguay, and has hospitals and clinics are equipped to provide
Británico Hospital Private 197 8 the necessary authority and responsibility a wide range of medical treatments and are
to: Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and staffed by health professionals dedicated to
Uruguayan Medical Private 417 4
Assistance Corporation support improvements in Doping Control, providing quality care to all patients, regardless
cooperate with other relevant national of nationality or economic situation.
Cículo Católico Private 303 4 organizations, agencies and other Anti-Doping The Emergency Medical Care System
CASMU Private 518 11 Organizations, Promote Controls between (SAME) is the public system for emergency
National Anti-Doping Organizations, Promote and urgent medical care, both individual and
Evangélico Hospital Private 142 4 anti-doping research, When resources are collective, and ensures that anyone in need of
Española Association Private 577 4 provided, suspend part or all of them during

medical assistance can receive it in a timely and sewage services. The level of air pollution medicine doctor and three paramedics, as well 13.2.5 Doping control concept of ope-
way. is considered moderate. as an emergency cart for player transportation. rations
In addition, Argentina also has a strong The medical staff training will be conducted by The National Anti-Doping Commission
private health sector that offers an alternative 13.2.3 Recommendations for foreign the FIFA Venue Medical Coordinator, ensuring of Argentina is primarily responsible for
for those who wish to choose it. The private visitors team consistency at each match. the adoption and implementation of anti-
sector is characterized by high quality It is recommended that foreign visitors attending Medications: The medications listed will doping rules, sample collection and results
facilities, technology and a well-trained staff of the Centenary Celebration Matches in Buenos be provided and made available by the FIFA management. It is also responsible for
specialists, capable of dealing with all types Aires have international health insurance, Medical Coordinator. providing anti-doping education.
of medical diagnoses and treatments. They which will give them access to hospitals and Ambulance Parking Positions: For the 1. The anti-doping rules governing the
also provide various levels of hospitalization. medical services in greater comfort. It is also players, there will be a dedicated critical care National Anti-Doping Commission are
Patients choosing private care can expect important to note that international health ambulance in each of the two corner tunnels as follows:The World Anti-Doping Code,
personalized assistance and shorter waiting insurance is not mandatory. and a third ambulance near the evacuation which is the set of anti-doping rules issued
times for elective procedures and visits. Visitors who do not have international route from the Player Medical Center. by the World Anti-Doping Agency, which
In terms of health personnel, CABA has health insurance have the option of paying for Spectator Care: Medical care for apply throughout the international Olympic
a total of 455,085 registered professionals, medical services directly in Argentina’s private spectators will be entirely under national and federative environment.
including physicians, nurses and nursing health system. Alternatively, they can also government regulations and standards. There 2. Law 26161, by which Argentina approved
assistants, and 809 inpatient facilities available. access to free medical services in the public will be a main equipped medical facility, and the International Convention against
This number of medical professionals, health system. the number of ambulances will be adjusted Doping in Sport, adopted by UNESCO on
combined with the availability of inpatient according to the number of spectators. 19 October 2005.
beds, and the diversity of medical specialties, 13.2.4 Legacy from previous major Points of Contact and Emergency 3. Law 26912 and its amendment - Legal
reinforces the capacity of CABA health system sporting events - Specialized Numbers: The venue medical officers will be regime for the prevention and control
to handle any medical situation during the treatments for elite players and the first point of contact for all teams, workforce, of doping in sport - by which Argentina
centenary match event. delegation members and guests requiring medical services. Their adapted its anti-doping rules to the
Critical Care Ambulance for Team Training mobile phone numbers will be provided to the principles of the World Anti-Doping Code.
13.2.2 Environmental Conditions Sessions. It has been agreed that a critical respective stakeholder groups. 4. The standards and technical documents of
The environmental conditions in Argentina do care ambulance will be present at all team the World Anti-Doping Agency.
not represent any risk to the health of players training sessions.
and visitors. There are currently no potentially Team Base Camps: At the team base Overview of Hospitals
complex or critical environmental conditions for camps, a nurse or paramedic is planned to Hospital Name Public / Private Hospital Beds Surgery Rooms
the health of players and spectators. However, remain at the hotel or facility 24/7 during the
Pirovano Hospital Public 330 12
for seasonal reasons, we can mention dengue event days.
fever as a possibility, which would be of very Player Medical Center: The player medical General de Agudos Public 390 10
low probability at the time of the year when the center will be located at pitch level. This center Dr. Fernández Hospital
2030 FIFA World Cup will be held. will be equipped with at least the following Italiano Hospital Private 350+ 8+
In terms of climate, the average equipment: monitoring unit, crash cart,
temperatures measured in Ciudad Autónoma respirator, advanced airway set, and stretcher. Fundación Favaloro Private 250+ 6+
de Buenos Aires over the annual period There will be a designated resuscitation area Sanatorio Güemes Private 200+ 5+
vary between 8°C and 28°C, with average and another for minor injuries/illnesses. The
Suizo Argentino Private 150+ 4+
humidity rates. Although higher maximum evacuation route to the ambulance will be
temperatures can be recorded in summer and clearly marked. The center will be staffed by Alemán Hospital Private 400+ 10+
lower minimum temperatures in winter. The an emergency medicine doctor and a nurse. Británico Hospital Private 250+ 6+
city has 99.80% coverage of drinking water FoP (Field of Play) Medical Team: Each
Sanatorio de la Trinidad Private 150+ 4+
side of the pitch will have an emergency
(Palermo)

13.2.6 Overview of hospitals 13.3.1 Environmental Conditions In addition to the previously mentioned been tested on several occasions, being
Hospital Pirovano and Hospital General de The environmental conditions in Paraguay guidelines, it is important to be properly Asunción 2022 South American Games the
Agudos Dr. Fernandez are two public hospitals do not represent high health risks for players hydrated. Do not drink tap water. Bottled water most recent, where delegations from 15
located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos and visitors; however, there are some weather is safe to drink. countries and approximately 7,000 athletes
Aires that have ambulance services with conditions and frequent diseases that should Avoid eating unwashed or unpeeled raw attended, as well as a massive inflow of public.
advanced life support, guaranteeing rapid and be mentioned. fruit and vegetables, as well as unpasteurized There are emergency services for
specialized care in emergencies. They have The main diseases that have been present dairy products. It is also advised to use proper compensation, transfer and medical treatment,
an emergency department with international in the country generating large outbreaks are repellents. both for players and visitors.
standards, as well as departments of internal Influenza, COVID-19, Dengue, Chikungunya, All visitors should keep the official
medicine, intensive and interventional STIs, acute diarrheal diseases and diseases vaccination schedule updated, 4 to 6 weeks 13.3.4 Doping control concept of
cardiology and acute orthopedics, all equipped transmitted by water and food. before entering the country. General vaccines operations
to provide high quality care. Besides, Buenos The regulation of the quality of drinking recommendations include: Anti-tetanus, anti- The UNESCO Convention on Doping in
Aires has several public and private hospitals water is in charge of the Health Services diphtheria, vaccine against Hepatitis B, triple Sports was confirmed by the Paraguayan Law
that can be used by visitors to the city. Regulatory Entity - ESSAP through Law viral (measles, rubella and mumps). 3530 issued on 07/15/2008 ‘Approving the
No. 1614/2000. This law establishes the Patients at risk, such as those with chronic International Convention against Doping in
13.3 Overview of the General Health quality standards for drinking water and the diseases, should be carefully considered Sports.
System in Paraguay - Private and characteristics or components that may affect in relation to weather conditions during ONAD PY (National Anti-Doping
public healthcare system consumers. the event. These individuals may be more Organization of Paraguay) is in compliance
In Paraguay, the health system is organized High temperatures, as well as high vulnerable to health-related risks, including an with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping
into three main sectors: public, private and humidity, may affect health conditions of increased likelihood of experiencing medical Agency and the World Anti-Doping Code.
social security. players and spectators, and may potentially decompensation due to extreme temperatures The Paraguayan Football Association,
The public sector is managed by the cause heat stroke and/or dehydration, primarily or other adverse weather factors. through the ONAD, carries out annual
Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare in metropolitan areas and the western region. in-competition and out-of-competition
(MSPBS) and provides services through Also, air quality can be affected by urban 13.3.3 Legacy from previous major tests as part of professional Paraguayan
Family Health Units, Basic, General, and pollution. sporting events - Specialized football competitions, in compliance with
Specialized Hospitals, which are established Nonetheless, the centenary celebration treatments for elite players and the international regulations and standards
throughout the country. match will take place in winter which means delegation members established in the WADA World Anti-Doping
The private sector includes private that hot weather will not represent a risk for The health system capacity to handle a Code.
hospitals and clinics that offer health care players and foreign visitors. massive inflow of foreign visitors has already
services to those who can pay for them or
have private insurance coverage. 13.3.2 Recommendations for foreign
Social security is mainly represented by the visitors Overview of Hospitals
Social Security Institute (IPS), which covers Foreign visitors are generally advised to Hospital Name Public / Private Hospital Beds Surgery Rooms
registered employees of the private sector, purchase an international health insurance
teachers and some other public institutions, to cover potential health care services during Sanatorio San Roque Private 73 7
providing medical care through its network of their stay. In the case of demanding medical
Santa Julia Private 95 6
hospitals and clinics. assistance at the public health system, the
Military Health, Police Health and the services to be provided by medical institutions La Costa Private 138 11
Clinical Hospital (school hospital of the under the Ministry of Public Health and Social
Sanatorio Migone Private 105 5
Faculty of Medicine dependent on the National Welfare will have no cost. The private health
University of Asunción) are also part of the system can handle different types of diseases Hospital del Trauma Prof. Public 189 7
health providers. and emergencies, but it is not free of charge. Dr. Manuel Giagni
Sanatorio Italiano Private 40 5

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14.1 Regulatory structure in Uruguay de la Plata, Río Uruguay (bridges) and the
The Regulatory Unit of Communications land border with Brazil.
Services (URSEC) and the general Currently, the National Telecommunications
guidelines for managing the radio spectrum Administration (ANTEL) is the sole provider
are established in Administrative Order No. of fixed-line fiber optic services in Uruguay,
114/003 dated March 25, 2003. holding a 100% market share in fixed
URSEC will timely implement specific broadband services for end users across
Coverage by Claro
technical and administrative procedures the country. At the wholesale level, both AM
within its capacity to manage applications for Wireless Uruguay SA (Claro) and Telefónica
radio spectrum licenses and authorizations. Móviles del Uruguay S.A. (Movistar) also have
In addition, URSEC will conduct monitoring fiber optic infrastructure.
activities to prevent any harmful interference ANTEL is authorized to provide fixed
in radiocommunications. telephony, mobile telephony, fixed internet
The following current data protection and mobile services. This authorization
regulations must be considered for the event: is nationwide, allowing it to offer services
Personal Data Protection Law No. 18,331 throughout the territory. In Uruguay, 94%
dated August 11, 2008 (Administrative Order of fixed broadband services are delivered Coverage by Movistar
No. 414/009) and Access to Public Information via wiring, with 99% of these services using
Law No. 18,381 dated November 17, 2008 fiber optic technology (FTTH). The internet is
(Administrative Order No. 232/010). accessible in over 90% of households in the
country.
14.1.2 Relevant telecommunication
markets 14.1.3 Coverage and capacity - Fixed
Uruguay has a strong and developed broadband and fiber - Mobile coverage
international fiber optic connectivity. The key (4G)
information regarding this connectivity is In the field of mobile telecommunications,
outlined below: ANTEL holds a 60% market share, followed by
Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay S.A (Movistar)
Coverage by ANTEL
Submarine cables: with 23% and AM Wireless Uruguay S.A.
• Tannat, installed in 2018, connects (Claro) with 17%. Among the main providers conditions set by current regulations regarding the necessary requirements for the successful
Uruguay with Brazil and the United States. in the country, both Claro and Movistar are the services they offer. These conditions development of the event.
• Unisur, installed in 1995, connects authorized to offer mobile telephony and data include technical, quality and coverage Antel has a fiber optic ring at the Centenario
Uruguay with Argentina. services at a national level, enabling them aspects, guaranteeing that the services offered Stadium that reaches a room located in the
• Bicentenario, installed in 2011, connects to deliver these services across the entire meet the required standards. As with other América Stand. There, servers that power the
Uruguay with Argentina. territory. Claro and ANTEL provide 5G services aspects of the event, precise and detailed stadium are concentrated, being able to offer
• Firmina, installed in 2024, connects in various areas of the country, while Movistar conditions will be defined and agreed upon bandwidths suitable for the events held. All
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and the United only offers 4G. by the work group that will be formed for this services can be redundant in 2 Antel fiber optic
States. purpose at the appropriate time. This group will centers. Currently offering services throughout
• Various cross-border fiber optic 14.1.4 Stadium IT&T infrastructure coordinate and oversee compliance with the the América Stand, behind each goal, and at
connections with neighboring countries: Each mobile telecommunications company regulations and ensure that all operators meet the access gates. There are two virtualizers,
Argentina and Brazil, both across the Río must ensure that they comply with the one in the ANTEL room opposite the press
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stands and another in the Franzini room of d) Records of successful and failed system
the Stadium that today provide redundant and access attempts
dedicated services of 500Mb (with ability to go e) Records of successful and rejected attempts
up to 1Gb). to access data or other resources
f) Changes to system configuration
14.1.5 Stadium Communication and g) Use of privileges
Internet Infrastructure during the event h) Use of system utilities and applications
The company ANTEL has prior experience i) Files accessed and type of access
in providing services for a major live sporting j) Network addresses and protocols
event of this magnitude. They provided the k) Alarms triggered by the access control
necessary connectivity for the 2018 FIFA U-17 system
Women’s World Cup held in Uruguay, as well l) Activation and deactivation of protection Coverage by Claro Coverage by Movistar Coverage by Personal
as for CONMEBOL, Sudamericana and the systems, such as antivirus and intrusion
Single Final CONMEBOL events. detection systems networking, internet options like fiber optic • Wi-Fi in all gyms and operational areas
and satellite internet, cloud and infrastructure • Wi-Fi in press areas, locker rooms and
14.2 Regulatory structure in Argentina14.2.1 Relevant telecommunication services like Microsoft Azure, virtual data offices
In Argentina, ENACOM is an autonomous markets storage, security measures including cloud • Wi-Fi in the stands, with capacity for 70
and decentralized entity operating within Argentina is connected to the international fiber and endpoint security, DDoS attack mitigation users
the Argentine Ministers Cabinet Chief of optic network through five main submarine and firewall, productivity tools like Cloud Office • Wi-Fi and LAN in the press box
Staff Office. It regulates communications to cables: platforms and software (SaaS) and Microsoft • Wi-Fi and LAN in the media center,
ensure that all users in the country receive • South American-1 (SAM-1) Telxius 365, IoT platforms and control centers. for photographers and on the field (48
quality services. The objective is to guide company (connecting South American connection points on both sides of the
the technological convergence process and countries) 14.2.2 Coverage and capacity - Fixed field)
create stable market conditions to guarantee • South American Crossing (SAC) broadband and fiber - Mobile coverage • Wi-Fi in the dugouts
all Argentines access to internet services, fixed (connecting North and South America) (4G) • Wi-Fi in vendor and fourth official locations
and mobile telephony, radio, postal services • Latin American Nautilus (LAN) (connecting In mobile phone services, the three primary The stadium local area network (LAN)
and television. North and South America) companies in the country are Claro, holding infrastructure features high-capacity Wi-Fi
The next steps must be followed for • El Atlantis-2 (connecting various points in a 37.2% of the market share; Personal, with coverage in press areas, mobile TV zones,
events, in accordance with the chapter Control the Atlantic and other continents) 34.1%; and Movistar, with 27.6%. These operational areas, stands, hospitality suites,
- Events records of the Argentine Regulations • Unisur (connecting North America and providers offer a range of services, including gyms, circulation areas within the stands
for an Information Security Model Policy. Europe) free WhatsApp, unlimited calls and SMS, and the main ring, external circulation areas
Records of user activities, exceptions These submarine cables are crucial international roaming and plans with 30 GB and operational offices. It also offers Wi-Fi
and security incidents will be created and for maintaining Argentina’s connection or more. Their connectivity services cover 3G, coverage in the access control sector,
maintained through audit logs for a specified to the world, allowing for the smooth flow 4G and 5G networks. providing network connectivity and operational
duration, enabling the detection and of information and data that are vital for capacity. This system is not intended for the
investigation of incidents. communication, trade and various global 14.2.3 Stadium IT&T infrastructure public.
The registration of the following information services. At the Monumental stadium, the internet The three mobile or cellular network
in these logs should be evaluated: Telecom, holding a 44.3% market share, service provider is Telecom, providing three providers that offer service to the stadium are
a) User identification Telefónica with 14% and Claro with 30% are different links. These links consist of two Personal, Movistar and Claro. This coverage
b) Dates, times and details of major events, the three main providers of fixed-line fiber dedicated symmetric links of 6 Gb and a third may be impacted if the number of people
such as login and logout optic telecommunication services in Argentina. dedicated symmetric link of 1700 Mb. present and the activities in the stadium and
c) Equipment identity or location if possible These companies also offer the following The stadium has LAN and Wi-Fi networks in all its vicinity surpass 20% of the total capacity.
services throughout the country: connectivity, operational offices:

14.2.4 Stadium communication and individuals’ privacy and their rights over
internet infrastructure during the event personal information.
The company Telecom provides Administrative Order No. 1165/2001: It
connectivity to the 28 football stadiums supplements Law No. 1682 and establishes
in Argentina, using fiber optics to ensure the entities obligations handling personal data,
high-quality video transmission for the including the need to register databases with
video assistant referee (VAR) system. This the corresponding authority.
infrastructure ensures that all video signals Law No. 4868/2013: Known as the
are transmitted swiftly and reliably during Electronic Commerce Law, it includes Coverage by TIGO
matches. provisions related to data protection in the
In addition, Telecom has experience in context of e-commerce and the provision of
delivering services for major live sporting digital services.
events with multiple venues. They supplied the
necessary connectivity for the U20 2023 FIFA 14.3.1 Relevant telecommunication
World Cup held in Argentina, guaranteeing markets
high-capacity network support for all Paraguay is connected to the international
tournament-related events, both in stadiums fiber optic network through the following
and broadcast facilities. This coverage enables companies:
continuous live broadcasts and enhances • TIGO: Eight international fiber optic exits,
the overall tournament experience, making two through Argentina, two through Bolivia Coverage by Personal
matches and events accessible to spectators and four through Brazil.
and media globally. • Personal: Three international fiber optic
exits, all through Argentina.
14.3 Regulatory structure in Paraguay • TEISA: Two international fiber optic exits,
The Telecommunications Commission one through Argentina and one through
(Conatel) of Paraguay is the agency Brazil.
responsible for granting spectrum licenses • COPACO: Four international fiber optic
in the country. It regulates and manages exits, three through Argentina and one
the use of the radio spectrum, guaranteeing through Brazil.
its efficiency and compliance with existing
regulations. Conatel oversees the allocation TIGO, with a 50% market share, Personal Coverage by Claro
of frequencies for mobile telephony, data with 30% and COPACO with 10%, are the
transmission and broadcasting and works three main providers of fixed-line fiber optic services, cloud services and cybersecurity cable TV services. Value-added services:
on spectrum planning to prevent interference telecommunication services in Paraguay. solutions. Packages for social networks, games and
and promote the development of modern These companies also offer the following Personal: Mobile services: 2G, 3G and 4G/ streaming.
technologies and services. services: LTE. Internet services: Fiber optic internet for Currently, none of the three major mobile
When organizing an event and collecting TIGO: Mobile services: 2G, 3G and residential and commercial clients. Television: telecommunications providers in Paraguay
related data, it is crucial to consider the current 4G/LTE, with extensive coverage. Internet Digital TV services. Value-added services: (TIGO, Personal and Claro) offer 5G services.
data protection regulations in Paraguay. These services: Residential broadband, mobile Various packages for social networks, games However, there are plans to implement 5G
are the main laws and considerations: internet and business internet solutions. and streaming. technology by the end of 2024. According to
Law No. 1682/2001: It regulates the Television: Cable TV services with various Claro: Mobile services: 2G, 3G and 4G/ the National Telecommunications Plan 2021-
handling of personal data and aims to protect channel packages. Data solutions: Data center LTE. Internet services: Mobile internet and 2025, the country aims to have 5G technology
residential broadband. Television: Digital and reach half of its population by the end of 2025

and achieve full 4G coverage by the same 14.3.3 Stadium communication and
year. internet infrastructure during the event
TIGO Paraguay has extensive experience in
14.3.2 Stadium IT&T infrastructure broadcasting simultaneous sporting events,
To meet the telecommunications requirements especially during the finals of the Apertura
set by the Government Guarantee for IT&T, the and Clausura tournaments in Paraguayan
strategy focuses on improving infrastructure football. On these occasions, TIGO has
through the following initiatives: managed the simultaneous transmission of
• Network coverage expansion: Investment up to three matches. These broadcasts are
in expanding the existing network conducted through its cable channels and its
infrastructure to ensure robust and OTT platform, TIGO Sports.
extensive coverage in all urban areas. • Events: Finals of the Apertura and Clausura
• 5G implementation: Accelerating the tournaments in Paraguayan football
deployment of 5G technology to provide • Simultaneous broadcast: Up to three
high-speed and low-latency connectivity, matches simultaneously
essential for modern IT&T applications • Broadcast platforms: TIGO cable channels
and services. and the OTT platform TIGO Sports
Additionally, the current Paraguayan Implementing the trunked radio solution
Minister of Information and Communication for the event ensures that all personnel
Technologies (MITIC), has been involved can communicate efficiently and securely,
in discussions aimed at meeting the improving coordination and response to any
government’s technological requirements. incident. This detailed planning and effective
TIGO is also committed and supports this implementation guarantee the success of the
initiative. During exceptional events, priority event and the satisfaction of all participants.
can be given to services for first responder
communication devices (FWC), including
Push-to-Talk (PTT) over cellular radios.
Furthermore, Personal has indicated that they
can prioritize servicing these devices in such
situations, like the one at hand.
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Revenues the first FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay in even adapted to the traditional format if the
1930, thus projecting the fans’ mass interest circumstances so require.
15.1 Revenues - Uruguay an unforgettable experience for attendees, for different official merchandising items, with
As Uruguay prepares itself to host the 2030 but also exceptional revenues, ensuring that an expected individual average spending of 15.1.6 Conclusion
FIFA World Cup Centenary Celebration Match, the event will leave an indelible mark in the about USD 25, which entails considerable In conclusion, Uruguay positions itself as host
it is in an unparallel position to celebrate a Centenario stadium tradition. revenues. of a world-class event which will celebrate
double milestone: the centenary of the first the unparallel experience of going back
World Cup which was held in the country in 15.1.2 Hospitality 15.1.4 Food and Beverage where it all started 100 years ago, will honor
1930, and its consolidation as an emerging In addition to revenue from regular ticket sales, Food and beverage sales at the stadium will Uruguay’s rich football history, and will also
country in the global scenario. This historical there will also be marketing of hospitality be essential to enrich the fans’ experience. act as a catalyst for a renewed economic
event not only commemorates a football packages, which will include tickets at different The average spending per attendee for this and development driver, both for the football
legacy, but also represents an unbeatable venues, as well as services such as exclusive concept is expected to stand at about USD ecosystem and for Uruguayan tourism. From
opportunity to boost local economy by lounges with food and beverages, preferred 15 to USD 20, projecting another attractive the sale of tickets and hospitality experiences
generating revenues in connection with this seating options and experiences to those revenue source for the event. The menu to the sale of merchandising and catering
event, to attract international tourists and, fans who seek something beyond the sporting will surely include the iconic choripanes and offering, each aspect is being carefully planned
in general terms, to strengthen even more event. These exclusive areas will offer first- chivitos, Uruguayan football traditional street for maximizing revenues and fans’ satisfaction.
Uruguay international image and reputation. class services, luxury facilities and privileged food, which promise to be the leading players
Football, which is embedded in the heart views, ensuring a premium experience for among the food options, and it will also offer 15.2 Revenues - Argentina
of Uruguayan culture, becomes the perfect attendees. These hospitality areas, with a variety of products thought to cater the Hosting one of the matches of the
catalyst for joining tradition, innovation and their refined environment and personalized tastes and demands of the whole audience. Centenary Celebration in Argentina is set
economic progress. attention, not only will enrich the audience’s The diverse offer will ensure that every fan to be an unprecedented event driven by the
The passion with which Uruguayan people experience, but will also contribute significantly will find something that caters their needs, incomparable passion of its fans and the
live football is palpable and it is expected to to the total revenue collection, with hospitality thus supplementing the excitement of the cultural football centricity existing in the country.
show in a full-house Centenario stadium at the tickets prices ranging between USD 350 and event with an attractive and satisfactory food The expectations arising from such a large-
Centenary Celebration Match. The importance USD 600, driven by corporate customers and experience. scale event ensure not only an unforgettable
of football in Uruguay goes beyond the sport fans willing to invest in a top-quality experience experience for fans of the most loved sports in
sphere; it constitutes an element of the during the event. 15.1.5 Other Revenues the country, but also a high demand of tickets
Uruguayan identity and a source of inspiration The Montevideo Fan Fest is expected to and event-related products and services. This
to show the world the capacity of an emerging 15.1.3 Merchandising be an additional revenue source and an environment guarantees that the Monumental
and stable country to attract the attention In Uruguay, football is more than a sports, it entertainment center for football fans. At the Stadium, known as the largest stadium in
of millions of people, causing a significant is a symbol of national pride and a tangible Fan Fest, the attendees will have the chance South America, will be full, providing a unique
economic impact and leaving a lasting display of the patriotic sense which is at the not only to be part of various recreational opportunity for maximizing revenues from
impression in the history of world football. heart of its citizens. It is expected that this activities, but also to purchase exclusive tickets by combining the outstanding stadium
deep emotional connection will show in a merchandising items, as well as enjoying capacity with the possibility of selling tickets
15.1.1 Ticketing high demand of merchandising items during a variety of food and beverage options to at international prices. Based on the above,
The Centenario stadium, with its impressive this significant football event in which fans will supplement their football experience around the opportunity of maximizing revenues
capacity of over 60,000 attendees, is seek to purchase mementos that symbolize this unique celebration. The proposal entails associated with this event also shows-up in the
preparing itself for a historic event promising and preserve the experience. In this regard, that the Fan Fest will open its doors ten other supplementary revenue sources, such
a full house at the match day in its renovated we estimate that revenues emerging from days before the match day and close one as food, beverage and official merchandising.
premises. With ticket prices projected in the series of product available for sale, day afterwards. Nevertheless, operation of As an emerging country, Argentina
a range between USD 25 and USD 105, which include souvenir t-shirts and themed the Fan Fest may be extended further and presents itself to the world as a vibrant
revenues will be significant, as a full stadium is accessories, will expand due to the unique scenario, full of opportunities, capable of
expected. This unique event promises not only connotation of the centenary celebration of
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hosting an event as important as the FIFA 15.2.3 Merchandising 15.2.5 Other Revenues Paraguay’s passion for football is a
World Cup and of benefiting economically The passion that football arises in Argentina is In addition, the sale of food, beverage and phenomenon embedded in its culture, and it
from it. The combination of a globally attractive incomparable and translates into an excellent merchandising items will generate additional is expected that its’ national football stadium
sporting event and local passion for football opportunity for selling merchandising products revenues not only during the match day but becomes the witness of the excitement
promises that the venue will be sold out inside and outside of the stadium during such also at the Fan Fest, thus increasing the and fervor with which Paraguayan people
and that it will also contribute to Argentina’s an emblematic event as the 2030 World points of sale and the term during which food experience each match. Due to the magnitude
economy, throughout the revenues arising Cup Centenary Celebration Match. The and official items will be offered for sale. It is of the event, it is foreseen that the stadium will
from the event and the related tourism strong energy of this special event, which expected that the Buenos Aires Fan Fest will receive an enthusiastic crowd, making it not
activities, thus marking a new milestone in the is impregnated with the Argentine football start 10 days prior the Centenary Celebration only a sports venue, but also a symbol of unity
agenda of growth, future development and spirit, promises to turn each merchandising Match and close its doors the day following and national pride. The expectations of a sold-
value creation, both for Argentina and for the item into a coveted memory of a unique and the match. The Fan Fest will have varied out stadium can be assumed as a promise for
Argentine football ecosystem. unforgettable experience. It is estimated food and beverage stalls, in addition to stores a great show and a guarantee of significant
that the average spending in these items will where fans will be able to purchase exclusive revenues. The whole world will have its eyes
15.2.1 Ticketing stand at about USD 25 per attendee, a figure mementos of the event. It should be noted that set on Paraguay and the country is ready to
With a capacity of over 84,500 attendees, the showing the enthusiasm and willingness of if considered convenient, the Fan Fest could showcase its hospitality, its culture and its
Monumental Stadium is not only the largest them to perpetuate mementos by purchasing remain open for a longer period post event, capacity to host the most important world
stadium in South America, but also one of part of the unrepeatable event of the centenary thus offering a continuous and enriching football event.
the largest stadiums in the world. Given the of the first World Cup, celebrating their love for experience for fans.
big expectations surrounding the event, the game. 15.3.1 Ticketing
ticket prices will be set between USD 30 and 15.2.6 Conclusion Either in the iconic refurbished Defensores del
USD 300, in line with previous world-class 15.2.4 Food and Beverage In conclusion, the synergy of an international Chaco stadium or in the New National Stadium
events, and it is expected to be fully sold out, In addition to being a supplementary revenue and historical event and the cultural football to be built in Asunción, Paraguay expects to
showing the high level of excitement and mass source, the food and beverage offered at the centricity in Argentina constitute an exceptional receive more than 40,000 attendees at the
participation of the audience. stadium will be designed to meet audience opportunity for hosting a historical event that 2030 FIFA World Cup Centenary Celebration
needs. The food offer will be varied and will will deliver a memorable experience for all, and Match. Due to the high relevance of this
15.2.2 Hospitality surely include the most traditional street food a successful commercial outcome for FIFA, event in Paraguay, we are fully confident that
For fans seeking to have an exceptional options associated with Argentine football, the football ecosystem and for Argentina. we will have a full house, which allows to
experience, the stadium will offer luxury such as the traditional hamburgers, the predict significant revenues and a successful
hospitality lounges where they will have a different emblematic meat cuts in Argentina, 15.3 Revenues – Paraguay commercial process. Ticket prices will be
privileged view of the stadium and a wide and the authentic choripán sold at stadiums, At the heart of South America, Paraguay is affordable for a wide array of fans, ranging
array of exclusive services. These areas have in addition to sweet alternatives, such as the getting ready to host the most prestigious between USD 15 and USD 115, ensuring
been designed to provide an immersive and irresistible sugared peanuts. The estimated world football event for the first time by a diversity of fans present at stadium while
memorable experience, taking the enjoyment average spending per attendee stands at organizing one of the 2030 FIFA World Cup maximizing the revenues from ticket sales.
of the event to the next level with remarkable about USD 15 to USD 20. In addition, we will Centenary Celebration Matches. This country,
sophistication and comfort. Hospitality make sure that the stadium will have a wide home to the CONMEBOL, is gearing up to 15.3.2 Hospitality
package prices for accessing these exclusive array of products catering the audience’s maximize the revenue generation opportunity With projected prices ranging between USD
areas and experiences are expected to range various demands and preferences to enhance that such an event has to offer. Paraguay has 300 and USD 600, the hospitality value
between USD 500 and USD 800, which will their experience with a food offering which shown macroeconomic stability and significant proposition will comprise exclusive, top-quality
contribute to maximize the revenues from the reflects Argentina’s rich food culture. economic growth over the last years, and the services arising from the experience and the
event while offering exclusive experiences FIFA World Cup promises to be an additional organizational track record and credentials that
aimed at corporate customers and to the growth and development catalyst in various the APF is able to deliver to all the attendants.
attendees willing to pay a differential price for sectors. This represents a promise of satisfaction for
value. corporate customers and for the individual
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attendants who seek a high-quality experience 15.3.5 Other Revenues
during the Centenary Celebration Match and, In Asunción, the excitement of the FIFA World
at the same time, it emerges as a key factor for Cup will spread well beyond the stadium
maximizing the revenues raised by the event. and fill the Fan Fest, which could open its
doors 10 days prior to the event, becoming
15.3.3 Merchandising an epicenter of joy and coexistence among
The celebration of a Centenary Celebration fans from Paraguay and all over the world.
Match in Paraguay constitutes a historical This space dedicated to football fans will offer
event for this country, as this is the first time various options for food, refreshing beverages
that such a significant event will be held in and a selection of official merchandising, thus
Paraguay. The uniqueness of the event will be contributing to increase revenues. Although
translated into a unique opportunity to collect according to the initial plan the Fan Fest would
revenues through the sale of official event- close its doors the day following the Centenary
branded products. We expect a high demand Celebration Match, it may remain operative for
for souvenirs with an average spending of a longer period if considered to be beneficial.
USD 25 per capita, since Paraguayans will be
eager to purchase mementos that immortalize 15.3.6 Conclusion
their participation in this historical chapter of IIn short, hosting a 2030 FIFA World Cup
football. From t-shirts to exclusive souvenirs, Centenary Celebration Match in Paraguay
it is expected that the sale of these products represents a unique moment for the country,
will give rise to significant revenues, showing as this is the first time that it will host the most
the excitement and joyful spirit that the country significant global football event, where the
will experience. country’s organizational capacity, together with
people excitement, predicts an exceptional
15.3.4 Food and Beverage event which will significantly drive Paraguay’s
The sale of food and beverage during the event football and economic development.
is deemed to be a significant revenue source.
The Paraguayan chipa, a local delicacy loved
by its unique flavor and texture will undoubtedly
be one of the culinary stars of the event. In
addition, menus to be offered will be carefully
selected to include a wide array of options
catering to the diverse dietary preferences and
needs of the fans. The average spending by
attendee on food and beverage is expected to
stand at about USD 15 to USD 20, which will
considerably contribute to the total revenues of
the event, and it will enhance the experience
of the audience and festive atmosphere that
only a World Cup may offer.
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PART E
16
SUSTAINABILITY
& HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY
RIGHTS & HUMAN RIGHTS
16. Sustainability & Human Rights
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16 Sustainability and Human Rights related entities, business partners, among strategy to host the CCM (contribution to SDG
others. This 360° dialogue will allow a deep 17: Partnerships for the goals).
Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 Centenary gas emissions and developing detailed comprehension of the main challenges and
Celebration Matches (CCM) would be a unique waste management plans; risks at the most local possible level in each 16.3 Human Rights Strategy
opportunity and catalyst for strengthening • advocate human rights at every stage of host country as key input for formulating In accordance with the UN Guiding Principles
and enhancing sustainability practices in the CCM organization, by championing corresponding mitigation plans. Working on Business and Human Rights and FIFA’s
Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. By setting diversity and accessibility, ensuring a safe hand-in-hand with local governments will be Human Rights Policy, and thanks to our
ambitious sustainability management targets and secure environment, safeguarding essential to this process. We are committed dialogue with human rights institutions, we
for this event, we also aim at paving the children’s rights and promoting health and to taking the necessary actions to ensure have identified the following potential human
way and inspiring others to follow this path, wellbeing; meaningful interaction and participation, rights risks associated with the organization
through knowledge sharing and setting higher • ensure transparency and accountability thereby involving stakeholders in the decision- of the CCMs in Argentina, Paraguay and
standards for the whole region in managing in the decision-making process in the making process. Uruguay.
the environmental, social and governance organization of the CCM. Our stakeholder engagement process is Our human rights strategy will be based
(ESG) aspects of football and hosting sports Our strategic priorities and key initiatives already running in the 3 host countries, with on three fundamental pillars: awareness,
events. This landmark celebration emphasizes for the CCM will be determined through a ongoing dialogue with national and local human prevention, and education. Different initiatives
the imperative of leading by example in the materiality assessment and an evaluation of rights authorities as well as environmental will be implemented according to the mitigation
urgent transition towards a more sustainable crucial human rights issues. This analysis will experts. These discussions aim at clarifying plan designed for each identified Human Right
future and we are determined to seek a ripple allow us to identify and understand the most human rights and environmental obligations,
effect of positive change in our countries and relevant ESG impacts, risks and opportunities better understanding and assessing risks 16.3.1 Labour rights
beyond. that should be addressed. and identifying the most relevant and efficient Ensure compliance with the ILO Declaration
The ISO 20121 Event Sustainability initiatives to be included in our proposed on Fundamental Principles and Rights at
16.1 Our joint commitment Management Systems (SEM) will serve as
Our goal is to set the highest possible a blueprint for achieving our environmental,
standard in the sustainable management of a social, economic, and legacy objectives. In
Human Rights Key potential risks commonly mapped by Human
football event, serving as a reference for other collaboration with FIFA, key stakeholders
Rights Institutions
competitions in the region. and experts, we will guarantee that our
We would organize the Centenary final Sustainability Strategy and SEM are 16.3.1 Labour rights Oversight of labour standards within the supply chain.
Celebration Matches (CCM) in accordance guided by the United Nations Sustainable
with international standards and FIFA’s Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute
16.3.2 Security and human rights • Use of force by law enforcement when responding
sustainability and tournament requirements, to their realization. The Argentine Football
to protesters.
developing a comprehensive Sustainability Association (AFA) has initiated the process
• Knowledge of security agents on human rights
and Human Rights Strategy at all stages to join the “Football for the Goals” initiative,
issues.
of the CCM organization, including design, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability.
• Instances of potential harassment and violence in
planning, preparation, execution and post-
the sports environment.
event activities. 16.2 Stakeholder engagement
In accordance with the AA1000 Stakeholder 16.3.3 Diversity and Language and attitudes used by participants, players,
We are committed to: Engagement Standard, we pledge to uphold antidiscrimination and role models (both on and off the field), as well as
• act against climate change and reduce a process of engaging with all key stakeholders in the chants from stands.
environmental impacts through the for the significant role we expect from them in
16.3.4 Accessibility Accessible transportation and accommodation for
implementation of certified sustainable shaping our Sustainability and Human Rights
people with disabilities.
stadiums, prioritizing the use of clean and Strategy. Relevant stakeholders include
renewable energy, reducing greenhouse tournament organizers, local community, 16.3.5 Safeguarding and Child labour, care and safeguarding.
suppliers, regulatory authorities, football- Children’s Right
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Work including oversight and monitoring. This Buenos Aires City, the Higher Institute of Public to be deepened to achieve equal and abuse through education and awareness,
responsibility extends to suppliers, volunteers Security has the mission to professionally opportunities and inclusion in football, safe environments, professional training,
and all personnel involved in organizing train and functionally qualify the personnel of with the aim of eliminating situations of reporting, and support. The three associations
the event, encompassing the entire value the Metropolitan Police, emphasizing human abuse, harassment, and violence, as work in coordination with agencies related
chain, including providers and outsourced rights (contribution SDG 16: Peace, justice well as eradicating discriminatory chants, to childhood in each country or international
entities (contribution to SDG 8: Decent work and strong institutions). thereby promoting an environment of organizations such as UNICEF, whether in
and economic growth). In addition, we will We will also enhance the mechanisms for respect in the sports field. in Paraguay, awareness and solidarity campaigns or by
promote the prioritization of suppliers that monitoring and reporting complaints, ensuring an inter-institutional working group is strengthening child protection policies. All the
have inclusive practices, such as the “quality that communication channels are accessible being promoted for a safe environment in countries have a National Code of Conduct
with equity” seal that encourages the hiring and available in various languages. sports, against harassment and violence for the Protection of the Rights of Children
of women in Uruguay. This also includes the in football; and Adolescents in Travel and Tourism. Also,
possibility of hiring adults released from the 16.3.3 Diversity and • in Paraguay, an inter-institutional working the AFA, APF, and AUF are training in the
penitentiary system, people with disabilities, anti-discrimination group is being promoted for a safe “FIFA Guardians” program to strengthen the
vulnerable people, etc. The three football associations are actively environment in sports, against harassment protection and safeguarding of children in the
engaged in various working groups alongside and violence in football; sports environment.
16.3.2 Security and human rights national and international organizations, • in Uruguay, an action plan aimed at fighting
Guaranteeing that all security personnel coordinating efforts to promote diversity, fight all forms of discrimination, particularly 16.3.6 Freedom of speech and peaceful
assigned to the event, both inside and outside discrimination and ensure a safe and secure discriminatory chants at sports events, assembly
the stadium, receive the proper training to working environment. Several initiatives are enforcing zero tolerance for homophobia We will advocate for the implementation of
carry out their duties. A comprehensive training currently being implemented, including the and promoting respect, has been media operational guidelines to guarantee
plan will be developed for security forces, following: implemented (and approved by FIFA in the attendance and security of journalists and
either public or private, ensuring that their • In Argentina, through the Equity and June 2024). press agencies at stadiums and associated
actions comply with the standards of respect Gender Management, a sensitization sites, equipping them with the essential
and protection of human rights. Particularly, in plan has been developed and continues 16.3.4 Accessibility facilities to carry out press-related tasks.
We are committed to ensure that our facilities
are accessible to everyone. For instance, 16.3.7 Tobacco
the stadiums will be equipped with facilities The CCM will be tobacco-free events and we
designed to assist individuals who have limited will guarantee that all stadiums enforce non-
mobility, and we will provide audio descriptive smoking regulations in accordance with the
commentary, sign language interpretation, FIFA Event Policy on Tobacco (contribution
easy access seating, and a quota of tickets for to SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing).
people with a disability certificate. In terms of By integrating the world of football with
transport, we will guarantee in each country the realm of human rights, we are creating
accessible transportation options for people a powerful synergy that will contribute to a
with reduced mobility (contribution to SDG 10: significant legacy. These best practices will
Reduced inequalities). have an impact and serve as an example for
all football clubs in each host country. Looking
16.3.5 Safeguarding and rights of ahead, the management of sports events will
children be inconceivable without the guiding principles
In line with the UN Convention on the Rights of human rights and sustainability at their core.
of Children, we will enhance special protection
measures against child sexual exploitation
16.4. Environmental & climate impacts conducting supplier pre-diligence and host cities and the probable use of airplanes during the CCMs, as well as sustainable
We are committed to hosting the FIFA World monitoring compliance across all their supply for transportation, measures to mitigate the construction certification when applicable.
Cup 2030 Centenary Celebration Matches chains related to the CCM. event’s carbon footprint will be considered. This pledge includes working closely with the
(CCM) with a focus on environmental Specific measures will be implemented to proposed stadiums and venues to discover
sustainability. We understand the impact ensure our goals are met within the following 16.4.2 Accommodation and apply effective measures that will cut
of climate change and are dedicated to five key areas: We will prioritize and actively promote hotel down on energy and water usage and reduce
reducing our carbon emissions in line with and accommodation options that adhere carbon emissions. By taking these steps,
the UN Framework Convention on Climate 16.4.1 Transport to strict sustainability standards, ensuring we are committed to significantly mitigate
Change. Our efforts are aligned with the Encouraging the use of low-carbon public environmentally responsible and socially the CCM’s impact on the environment and
‘Climate Action’ (contribution to SDG goal transport for fans travelling to matches and conscious travel experiences for all visitors in climate, and we aim at establishing a new
13), aiming to minimize our carbon footprint. providing easy access and parking for all host countries. benchmark for environmentally sustainable
Moreover, we are committed not only to sign sustainable means of transport. The three sports infrastructure. If, depending on FIFA’s
the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action host cities offer bike lanes, supporting the 16.4.3 Energy decision, Paraguay has to build a new stadium
Framework but also to leverage the popularity dissemination of sustainable cities concept During the event, we are committed to to host the event, it will do so in accordance
of football to engage millions of fans, athletes, (contribution to SDG 11: Sustainable cities prioritize the use of clean and renewable with sustainable construction practices and
organizations and authorities in promoting and communities). In Buenos Aires, the Más energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will obtain an internationally recognized
environmental responsibility. Monumental Stadium offers free parking (contribution to SDG 7: affordable and clean certification equivalent of LEED Gold.
We will continue to comply with all for electric cars, bicycles and scooters, and energy). Uruguay and Paraguay currently (contribution to SDG 9: Industry, innovation
requirements detailed in the FIFA Sustainable there is an electric tramway project with enjoy one of the most sustainable energy and infrastructure).
Sourcing Code by working on sustainable an expected station close to the stadium. mixes in the world, and the event should also
procurement and supply chain management, Furthermore, given the distance between the be used to promote and further develop their 16.4.6 Emergency and Disaster Risk
leading practices in this domain. Management
The three host countries have developed
16.4.4 Waste Management national and local plans for Comprehensive
Together with FIFA, our goal is to advocate Emergency and Disaster Risk Management,
for responsible consumption, promoting the which are now more crucial than ever
principles of reducing, reusing and recycling considering the physical and transitional
waste, developing detailed waste management impacts of climate change that could affect the
plans for all three stadiums (contribution to SDG tournament, such as extreme temperature or
12. Responsible consumption and production). floods. These plans focus on the development
Particularly, APF was honored by the United of specific strategies to face each type of threat
Nations (Global Compact Paraguay) for its and on the coordination of the competent areas
innovative initiatives, including “Playing with involved in the response such as governmental,
Trash is Not a Game” and “Optimizing Food regional, local, and private entities focused on
to Mitigate Environmental Impact” programs. prevention, mitigation, reaction, recovery and
reconstruction of communities affected by
16.4.5 Stadiums and Infrastructure emergency or disasters, thereby safeguarding
As we prepare for the CCMs, we commit to the integrity of the tournament and the well-
initiate the process for all stadiums to obtain being of all participants.
sustainable operations certifications -such
as Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED)- at least one year before
the start of the tournament and remain valid

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HISTORY

Alejandro Domínguez W-S Alejandro Domínguez W-S

Dear President, Yours sincerely.

Part A: Event Vision and General Information

Part E: Sustainability & Human Rights

16. Sustainability & Human Rights

A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

22 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Vision & Strategy 23

A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

24 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 25

26 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 3. Legacy 27

A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

30 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 4. Political support in Host Countries 31

32 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 4. Political support in Host Countries 33

A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

34 A EVENT VISION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 35

Main holidays (June and July)

Event name Holiday type Date Closed offices (yes/no)

José Artigas Birthday Public June 19 No

Constitution Day Public July 18 Yes

Main international sports events

Event Date Audience

Pre Olympic Rugby 06/23 5,000

Sudamericano Surf Qual. 03/23 3,000

Women's Basketball Super 4 03/23 2,000

South American Aerobic Gymnastics 06/22 500

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 11/18 26,921

Argentina, founded as an independent nation

Main holidays (June and July)

Event name Holiday type Date Closed offices (yes/no)

Established as an independent country in

Laguna del Sauce Airport

Regency Park Complejo Celeste

Regency Park Hotel Complejo Celeste

Campeon del Siglo Stadium

Carrasco International Airport

Rural del Prado

FIFA Hyatt Hotel

Radisson Aloft Montevideo Hotel

Nelson Mandela Park

Real Pilar Comunidad Deportiva

Sheraton Pilar Hotel & Convention Center

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport

Sheraton Buenos Aires

Sheraton Buenos Aires

Jose Lemme Venue

Resort Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo

Event name Date Number of local attendees

Argentine Polo Open Tournament Finale 11/23 21,000

Buenos Aires Marathon 09/23 30,000

International Tango Festival 08/23 40,000 CARDE - Centro de Alto Rendimiento

CARDE - Centro de Alto Rendimiento Centro de Alto Rendimiento

Number of tourists per year 794,846

Main entertainment and sports events – top 5

Event name Date Number of local attendees Number of tourists

Karol G Concert 05/24 60,000 12,000

Asuncionico 2024 03/24 30,000 6,200

Cumbia Fest 02/23 50,000 9,150

Bad Bunny Concert 11/22 58,017 12,358

Asuncionico 2019 04/19 30,000 5,850