Spain's Football Chief Declares Hosting 2030 World Cup Final

Rafael Louzan, president of Spain's Royal Football Federation, declared on Monday that Spain will host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a tournament co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The announcement came during an event organized by the Madrid Sports Press Association, though FIFA, the sport's global governing body, has yet to confirm the venue for the decisive match.

The 2030 edition marks the tournament's centenary, with opening matches scheduled in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to honor the inaugural event held in Montevideo in 1930. The remaining fixtures, totaling 101 games, will take place across the primary hosts: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Detailed allocations of matches and stadiums remain undecided, with FIFA typically revealing key venues about two years before the event, as it did for the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Louzan's assertion underscores Spain's established expertise in organizing major football events. "Spain has proven its organizational capacity over many years," he said. "It will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup, and the final of that World Cup will be held here." He did not specify a location but highlighted Spain's...