FIFA delegation visits redeveloped Camp Nou as race to host the 2030 World Cup final intensifies

FIFA have continued their inspections of potential 2030 World Cup venues, with the redeveloped Camp Nou among the latest stadiums to welcome a delegation.

Barcelona's ground is one of three leading contenders to host the tournament's final, alongside the Bernabeu and Morocco's proposed Hassan II Stadium.

FIFA spend day at Camp Nou ahead of 2030 World Cup final decision

FIFA representatives visited Camp Nou on Monday alongside members of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), local institutions and Barcelona officials, with club president Joan Laporta also involved.

The RFEF confirmed the visit on social media, stating that its delegation and the FIFA team had “spent a working day at Camp Nou with public institutions, with FC Barcelona as the host”.

The inspection involved more than assessing the stadium itself, with FIFA also considering supporting infrastructure, hotel capacity, hospitals, transport links and potential training facilities for competing teams.

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Camp Nou is one of two Spanish candidates to host the 2030 World Cup final, with Real Madrid's Bernabeu the other option.

Morocco is also pushing for the showpiece to take place at its Hassan II Stadium, which is currently under construction.

FIFA will ultimately make the decision, with the current inspection programme expected to help assess the strengths and weaknesses of each potential host venue.

The first major step will be determining the number of stadiums selected to host matches across the three organising countries.

FIFA's delegation is also scheduled to visit Espanyol's nearby RCDE Stadium next as the inspection process continues.

FGG says: Camp Nou and Bernabeu should lead Spain's World Cup final bid

There is surely a very strong case for either Camp Nou or the Bernabeu to host the 2030 final.

Both are iconic football venues with the scale and profile to stage the biggest match in the international game.

However, Camp Nou's redevelopment offers the opportunity to deliver a spectacular modern setting for the showpiece, while the Bernabeu has already established itself as a major event venue.

Ultimately, FIFA must judge the completed facilities and wider infrastructure, but Spain has two compelling candidates for the final.