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  "id": 328213,
  "title": "Spain insists 2030 World Cup Final ‘belongs’ on home soil despite Morocco push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/spain-insists-2030-world-cup-final-belongs-on-home-soil-despite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T17:19:25.000Z",
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    "name": "Spain in English",
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    "url": "https://www.spainenglish.com/2026/08/06/spain-insists-2030-world-cup-final-belongs-on-home-soil-despite-morocco-push/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain has reaffirmed its intention to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, maintaining it as the frontrunner despite Morocco's potential claim to the prestigious match. This stance was expressed by Spain’s Sports Minister Milagros Tolón, who highlighted the country’s achievements as recent World Cup champions. FIFA has vehemently denied claims that it had privately promised Morocco the final venue as part of an attempt to garner support for the North African nation. Spain, alongside Portugal and Morocco, is set to jointly host the 2030 World Cup, with two major stadiums vying for the final: Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu and Barcelona's Camp Nou. Morocco is making significant investments in its King Hassan II Stadium near Casablanca, which will have a capacity of approximately 115,000 spectators. Spain's bid is bolstered by the prominence and organisational prowess of its venues. The debate surrounding the final venue has intensified, with Spain's Football Federation president Rafael Louzán emphasizing the country's expertise in staging large-scale sporting events. Morocco, however, is believed to be aggressively lobbying behind the scenes to secure the final for Casablanca, anticipating the decision will be made by FIFA. If successful, Casablanca would be the second African city to host a FIFA World Cup final, following Johannesburg in 2010.",
  "summary": "Spain has reaffirmed its determination to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, insisting it remains the strongest candidate despite speculation that neighbouring Morocco may already have secured the showpiece match. The comments came after FIFA dismissed reports claiming its president, Gianni Infantino, had privately promised Morocco the right to... The post Spain insists 2030 World Cup Final…",
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