Spanish Football Federation head Rafael Louzan insisted on Saturday that the 2030 World Cup final will take place in Spain, dismissing any prospect of withdrawal.
Spain Plans to Host the Final at Ciudad Del Futbol
- Rafael Louzan stated there is no plan other than holding the final in Spain during a conference at the RFEF’s Ciudad del Futbol.
- The venue decision will be finalized in 2028 for the tournament organized jointly by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- Alberto Nunez Feijoo previously stated on November 5 that he would advocate withdrawing Spain’s bid if Morocco receives the final.
RFEF Stance on 2030 Final
Spain is organizing the next World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. The decision on the venue for the final will be made in 2028, according to Louzan. Spain favors Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for the final match.
Portugal lacks a suitable stadium for the fixture, but Morocco has proposed the 115,000-capacity Hassan II Stadium currently being built in Benslimane near Casablanca. Despite these alternate proposals, the RFEF leadership remains firm on domestic hosting.
“There is no other plan than for the final to be held in Spain,” Louzan said at a conference at the RFEF’s Ciudad del Futbol on the outskirts of Madrid, as reported by theScore.
“I am not currently considering the possibility of withdrawing from Spain, as the prospect of Spain not hosting the final is not on the table,” he said.
Louzan Dismisses Feijoo's Proposal to Withdraw Spain's Bid
Louzan responded directly to remarks from Alberto Nunez Feijoo, the leader of the right-wing People’s Party. Speaking during a television appearance on November 5, Feijoo mentioned that if he assumed the role of prime minister following the November 29 general election, he would push for pulling Spain out of the tournament bidding process if the final is given to Morocco.
Louzan brushed off the possibility, calling it completely speculative. “That notion simply doesn’t exist,” he said, adding that under FIFA’s tradition of rotating the World Cup, the staging of the final “belongs to the European continent.”
A delegation of FIFA technical experts spent the previous week visiting Spanish stadiums that are hoping to host matches during the tournament, Louzan noted.
| Country | Proposed Venue | Capacity / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Santiago Bernabeu Stadium | Existing facility favored by Spain |
| Morocco | Hassan II Stadium | 115,000-capacity venue under construction in Benslimane |
| Portugal | Unspecified | Does not currently possess a suitable venue |
The final venue decision remains scheduled for 2028.
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