FIFA visit Benfica’s stadium, find out why | OneFootball

FIFA carried out an inspection visit on Thursday to the Estádio José Alvalade and Estádio da Luz stadiums in Lisbon. This action is part of the first round of inspections following the confirmation of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as hosts of the 2030 World Cup.

The visit program began at Estádio José Alvalade, home of Sporting, where vice-president André Bernardo presented FIFA’s delegation with improvement plans and projects planned for the venue. The delegation was received by the federation’s secretary-general, Rui Caeiro, who accompanied the representatives throughout the visit.

In the afternoon, the team moved to Estádio da Luz, home of Benfica, where vice-president Nuno Catarino – who recently spoke about the Benfica District – presented the updates already made to the stadium and the development plans the club intends to implement before the tournament. The FIFA delegation was always accompanied by the FPF team led by António Laranjo, executive director of the organization and coordinator of Portugal’s World Cup bid.

In addition to visiting the sports venues, the FIFA representatives also held institutional meetings with the Lisbon City Council and members of the Portuguese Government. The delegation was also received by the Secretary of State for Sports, Pedro Dias, as part of the country’s preparations to host the competition.

The organization of the 2030 World Cup was officially ratified at the FIFA Congress held in December 2024. In Portugal, the matches will be played at Estádio da Luz, Estádio José Alvalade, and Estádio do Dragão, home of Porto, in what will be the first FIFA World Cup held on Portuguese soil.

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