🌍 Casablanca, Madrid and Barcelona vie to host 2030 World Cup final | OneFootball

The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, confirmed today at the Nueva Economía Forum that the list of candidates to host the grand final of the 2030 World Cup has been narrowed down to just three major cities: Madrid, Barcelona, and Casablanca. This official statement marks a milestone in the planning of the event that will be organized by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, focusing attention on the three metropolises as potential hosts.

Louzán was categorical when he declared to the media: "There are three possible venues: Madrid, Barcelona, and Casablanca". The inclusion of the Moroccan city in the final shortlist underscores Morocco's crucial role in the joint organization of the tournament and its ambition to host the championship's pinnacle match. Now, the three cities must refine their proposals in terms of infrastructure, capacity, and feasibility to convince FIFA.

Regarding the situation in the Spanish capital, the president of the RFEF also addressed the recent ruling by the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) that invalidated the construction of underground parking facilities around the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, a key point for the infrastructure associated with the 2030 World Cup final venue.

Although he acknowledged the judicial ruling, Louzán advocated for understanding. "It is true that there has been a ruling, we need to engage in a lot of dialogue. Dialogue can take us far. We must seek what unites us", he commented. The leader expressed concern about the impact on Madrid's candidacy, noting that the stadium "needs more infrastructure in its surroundings" and describing the current situation as "a missed opportunity".

The final decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final will be a process of intense negotiation and technical analysis. The contest between Madrid, Barcelona, and Casablanca will not only determine where the tournament's most important match will be played but will also have significant sporting, economic, and image repercussions for the three organizing countries.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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