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The final of the 2030 Men's World Cup will be held in Spain, as confirmed by Rafael Louzan, president of the Spanish Football Federation. This tournament will mark a significant milestone, being co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches scheduled to take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to celebrate the competition's 100th anniversary.
While Morocco has expressed interest in hosting the final at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Louzan highlighted Spain's strong organizational capabilities and proposed key venues such as Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium and Barcelona's Nou Camp. Despite Morocco's ambitions, recent concerns regarding crowd control during the Africa Cup of Nations final have raised questions about its readiness to host major events.
FIFA has yet to finalize the venue for the final, indicating that such decisions are typically made closer to the event date. Spain has put forward 11 stadiums for the tournament, while Morocco and Portugal have proposed six and three venues, respectively. The announcement underscores Spain's commitment to delivering a successful World Cup experience, although the final venue remains subject to FIFA's approval.
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