Bilbao has officially withdrawn its bid to host matches for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to reports confirmed by local officials. The decision follows similar withdrawals by the Spanish cities of Malaga and La Coruña, leaving the joint Spain-Portugal-Morocco bid with fewer proposed venues.
The Basque city's withdrawal was attributed to financial and logistical concerns, though specific details have not been publicly disclosed. The 2030 World Cup is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the tournament marking the centenary of the first World Cup in 1930.
FIFA has not yet commented on the impact of these withdrawals on the overall bid. The final list of host cities is expected to be confirmed by FIFA in 2027.
