According to a report from Le Monde on August 5, 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised Moroccan officials that the country would host the final match of the 2030 World Cup if they supported his re-election bid. The report cites a confidential meeting between Infantino and Moroccan authorities.
The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to be held across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the final traditionally held in one of the host nations. Infantino's alleged promise would mark a significant shift, as the final was initially expected to be held in Spain, possibly at the Santiago BernabΓ©u in Madrid.
Neither FIFA nor the Moroccan Football Federation has officially commented on the report. Infantino is running unopposed for a third term as FIFA president, with the election scheduled for early 2027. The promise, if true, could be seen as an attempt to secure votes ahead of the election.
This is not the first time Infantino has faced allegations of using World Cup hosting rights to gain political support. In 2018, he was criticized for suggesting that Arab nations could host matches if they backed his re-election.
