How Spain view hosting 2030 World Cup final amid claims Gianni Infantino offered it to Morocco

Spain remain adamant the 2030 World Cup final belongs on home soil despite fresh speculation surrounding FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The Spanish government has now made its position clear after reports claimed Morocco had been promised the showpiece event.

Spain stance on hosting 2030 World Cup final is clear

Spain's government has reiterated its confidence that the 2030 World Cup final will be staged in the country after FIFA dismissed reports suggesting Infantino had offered the match to Morocco.

Speaking to Cadena Ser, Spain's sports minister Milagros Tolon insisted her country “deserved” to host the tournament's biggest game, pointing to Spain's role in leading the successful joint bid alongside Portugal – before Morocco later joined the project.

Tolon also highlighted Spain's footballing credentials, noting the nation are the reigning men's and women's world champions, while arguing the country possesses the infrastructure needed to stage the final.

Her comments came after FIFA strongly denied reports that Infantino had privately promised Morocco the final in exchange for political backing, describing those claims as “false and misleading”.

FIFA stressed that no decision has yet been made regarding the venue for the 2030 final.

Spain currently has two leading contenders to host the showpiece match in the Bernabeu and the redeveloped Camp Nou, while Morocco hopes its planned 115,000-capacity Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca will ultimately be selected.

Tolon also added that Spain was surprised by the reports but said FIFA's public denial had reinforced confidence, with further discussions between the governing body and Spanish officials scheduled for September.

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Spain's response is hardly surprising given the country's stadium infrastructure, footballing pedigree and central role in securing the joint bid.

With venues such as the Bernabeu and the Camp Nou available, it is easy to understand why Spanish officials believe they have the strongest case.

Ultimately, wherever the 2030 World Cup final is played should be determined by the quality of the venue and the experience it can offer supporters, players and broadcasters.