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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Football Associations of Spain and Portugal on Friday confirmed their intention to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Ahead of the International friendly between the two countries on Friday night, it was officially announced both nations will make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The Estadio Wanda Metropolitano was lit up in the two traditional colours of both nations.

A symbolic ceremony was held ahead of kick-off, with Spain's King Felipe VI and Portugal president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa present and an agreement to support the bid was signed by the prime ministers of the respective countries.

Both sides wore T-shirts bearing 'Vamos 2030' before the friendly, which marked the centenary of Portugal's first international against Spain.

"The governments of Spain and Portugal wish to express their desire and commitment to host the 2030 World Cup," the agreement said.

FIFA are expected to allow until the end of 2021 for all interested parties to submit formal bids with an extension to the process granted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 2010 World Cup winners Spain will host the competition for the first time since 1982 if the bid is successful.