Feijóo says Spain should quit World Cup co-hosting if Morocco gets final

Spanish opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo said Spain should withdraw from co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup if Morocco is awarded the tournament final, making the proposal conditional on his holding power. FIFA has not decided which country will stage the match, and Feijóo’s remarks do not change Spain’s current role as a co-host. In an interview with Spanish television programme El Chiringuito, Feijóo answered yes when asked whether he would advocate Spain leaving the joint tournament if Morocco received the final. He said the match should be held in Spain, describing that outcome as fair and appropriate. Feijóo leads the opposition People’s Party. The 2030 tournament is planned to be hosted principally by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay are also due to stage the opening three matches as part of the centenary event. FIFA has said it will announce the final venue in due course; no decision date was specified. Spain’s government has said it intends to secure the final, while national team coach Luis de la Fuente has also expressed a preference for the match to be played in Spain. Morocco has pressed its case as well. Royal Moroccan Football...