Barcelona’s Camp Nou set to host most World Cup matches in 2030 but Bernabeu lands the final – report | OneFootball

The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in the best possible fashion for Spain, as they not only won the coveted trophy but also advertised themselves as one of three hosts of the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup.

The 2030 edition, after all, will be hosted across three countries, including Spain, Morocco and Portugal, and much like the United States in 2026, one would expect Spain to host the most number of matches.

But with the nation boasting two of football’s biggest cathedrals in the Spotify Camp Nou and the Santiago Bernabeu, a question always stood as to which stadium would host the World Cup final in 2030.

Bernabeu tipped to host the final

Santiago Bernabeu will trump Camp Nou in the race to host the 2030 World Cup final. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

According to journalist Anton Meana (h/t Defensa Central), the Santiago Bernabeu is set to host the 2030 World Cup final, at least according to the current thinking of the Spanish Federation.

The Bernabeu is viewed as something of a jewel in the crown, with FIFA said to greatly admire its spectacular design and retractable roof.

Much like MetLife Stadium was chosen for the 2026 final due to its New York location, Madrid’s standing carries significant weight, he adds.

There are, however, a few details still to be ironed out. Meana notes there are doubts over whether a fan zone can be set up outside the stadium due to potential noise complaints from local residents, though the Federation still regards the venue as the heart of the tournament.

Camp Nou to host most matches

Camp Nou will still take centre stage at the 2030 World Cup. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

While the Bernabeu may land the showpiece, it is the Spotify Camp Nou that is expected to stage the most number of matches.

This mirrors the 2026 tournament, where the Dallas stadium hosted the most games rather than the venue of the final. Barcelona’s home boasts the largest capacity in all of Spain, making it a natural choice to host a heavy share of fixtures.

That is especially relevant given Gianni Infantino’s desire to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, which would result in a greater number of matches overall.

For Barcelona, having their newly redeveloped home take centre stage would be the ultimate showcase for the Espai Barca project.

For now, though, the re-development project continues, with the club facing many delays.