FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final
FIFA clarified that no final decision has been made on the 2030 World Cup final host, responding to Moroccan federation boss Fouzi Lekjaa’s bold claims favoring Casablanca over Madrid.
FIFA has stated that a decision on the location for the 2030 World Cup final will be made at a later date, following Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's assertion that the championship match would be held in Morocco. Morocco, alongside Spain and Portugal, are co-hosting the event and have already begun competing to determine which venue will be chosen.
The Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, are currently considered the top contenders. Lekjaa expressed his stance during a public meeting in Benslimane province, stating that the final would be in Morocco regardless of public opinion. FIFA has confirmed that no decision has been finalized yet, as communicated on August 5th.
This announcement has sparked a reaction in Spain, with Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho endorsing the Santiago Bernabeu as the ideal location for the final. Mourinho expressed his desire for the match to occur in Lisbon but acknowledged the significance of the Bernabeu, a historic stadium and home to one of the most prestigious clubs in football history.
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