Spain’s sports minister, FIFA, Portugal and Morocco
Thursday
Spanish sports minister Milagros Tolon said Spain deserves to stage the 2030 World Cup final rather than co-host Morocco. FIFA has not selected the venue and denied reports that Gianni Infantino had already offered the match to Morocco.
Tolon cited Spain’s tournament experience, transport network, security and status as reigning men’s and women’s world champions. Spain will continue discussions with FIFA in September, while Morocco is promoting a planned 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca.