Spain is increasingly confident of staging the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan, despite competition from co-host Morocco, MySportDab Reports.
The landmark tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with South American nations Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay also set to stage centenary matches.
However, the location of the final remains undecided, with Madrid, Barcelona and Casablanca all in contention.
Speaking on Monday at an event organised by the Madrid Sports Press Association, Louzan insisted Spain is best placed to host the showpiece match. He pointed to the country’s long-standing track record in delivering major sporting events.
“Spain has proven its organisational capacity over many years. It will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here,” Louzan said.
While he did not specify a venue, Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and Barcelona’s Camp Nou are viewed as Spain’s leading candidates.
Morocco, meanwhile, is pushing for Casablanca’s Grand Stade Hassan II, a massive new stadium currently under construction and expected to be completed by late 2028 with a projected capacity of 115,000 spectators.
Moroccan FA president Faouzi Lekjaa previously expressed hopes of hosting a World Cup final against Spain in Casablanca. However, Louzan appeared to question Morocco’s readiness, referencing organisational issues during the recent Africa Cup of Nations.
That tournament’s final between Senegal and Morocco was marred by crowd disturbances and player protests, temporarily halting the match and drawing criticism.
“Morocco is undergoing a transformation with magnificent stadiums,” Louzan added. “But at the Africa Cup of Nations, we saw scenes that damaged the image of world football.”
FIFA has previously cautioned that it is too early to decide the venue for the 2030 final, noting that the host city for the 2026 World Cup final was confirmed only two years before the tournament. Ultimately, world football’s governing body will have the final say.