Spain and Morocco Compete to Host the 2030 World Cup Final; Florentino Lobbies for Bernabéu
According to L'Équipe, the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. The battle for the final hosting rights is intensifying between Spain and Morocco. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is lobbying heavily for the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (83,000 seats), while Morocco, backed by the royal family, promotes the future Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca (planned 115,000 seats). The article also reveals FIFA's political maneuvering, including awarding South American countries group-stage matches to secure their withdrawal from the bid, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup. Additionally, FIFA is considering expanding the tournament from 48 to 64 teams, a move supported by CONMEBOL to allow more matches in South America. The final number of participating teams and the final venue remain undecided.
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