Real Madrid told FIFA representatives at the Santiago Bernabéu that the club possesses the best event management capabilities in the world to host the 2030 World Cup final.
The message was delivered during a visit by FIFA’s inspection committee, which consists of executives and technical experts tasked with evaluating potential venues for the tournament. The successful candidates for the hosting duties will not be confirmed until well into 2027.
During the proceedings, Real Madrid delivered a forceful declaration regarding the stadium and its proven ability to organize major events, pointing to the venue having hosted an NFL game just last week. A club official who has spent around two decades organizing games and events at the Bernabéu stated:
“You can build a stadium out of gold, but you have to know how to manage events. You need a team that knows how to make the stadium work, and we are the best.”
The presentation ensured that the FIFA delegation left with a clear understanding of the positions held by Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation. Real Madrid club president Florentino Pérez has previously communicated this position to FIFA president Gianni Infantino on numerous occasions.
At a dinner on Thursday, Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán personally made clear his organization’s stance on the 2030 World Cup and the final scheduled for July 21 that year. Remaining in Madrid rather than traveling to Prague with the Spanish national team, Louzán reiterated a position he has expressed before, firmly insisting that hosting the final anywhere other than Spain is simply not an option.
While the Spanish Football Federation and Real Madrid pushed their stance during the inspection visits, nobody made the mistake of threatening to withdraw from the tournament. Further venue visits are still scheduled to take place in Valencia and Vigo.
