Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Spain to Host 2030 FIFA World Cup Final
Spain will host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The opening matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup.
Spain's football federation president, Rafael Louzan, emphasized the country's experience in organizing major events.
Morocco also wanted to host the final but Spain was chosen.
The final venue in Spain could be either the Santiago Bernabeu or the Nou Camp.
FIFA will make the final decision.
Spain will host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted with Portugal and Morocco.
Opening matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup.
Spain's football federation president, Rafael Louzan, highlighted the country's experience in organizing major football events.
Morocco expressed interest in hosting the final but Spain was chosen.
Potential venues in Spain for the final include the Santiago Bernabeu and the Nou Camp.
- Who
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco (co-hosts); Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay (opening matches)
- What
- 2030 FIFA World Cup final to be hosted by Spain
- When
- 2030
- Where
- Spain (final), South America (opening matches)
- Why
- To mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup and leverage Spain's experience in organizing major football events
- Host Countries
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco (co-hosts); Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay (opening matches)
- Significance of Opening Matches
- Marking 100th anniversary of the first World Cup in 1930
- Morocco's Interest
- Expressed desire to host the final in Casablanca
- Potential Spanish Venues
- Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid) and Nou Camp (Barcelona)
- FIFA's Role
- Final authority to decide the venue for the World Cup final
