On April 24, 2026, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Pedro Rocha, urged the Spanish government to intensify efforts to secure the final match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Rocha highlighted Morocco's rapid infrastructure development as a benchmark for Spain to follow.
Speaking at a press conference in Madrid, Rocha stated, 'Morocco has shown incredible progress in stadiums and transport. Spain must match this commitment to host the final.' The 2030 World Cup will be the first to be held across two continents, with matches in Europe and Africa.
FIFA has not yet announced the host city for the final, but major Spanish candidates include Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu and Barcelona's Camp Nou, both undergoing renovations. Morocco's proposed venues include the Grand Stade de Casablanca, currently under construction.
The Spanish government has pledged €1.5 billion for infrastructure upgrades, but Rocha emphasized the need for faster action. 'We cannot afford delays. The world is watching,' he added.
