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2030 World Cup final at Camp Nou: Laporta remains realistic

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Joan Laporta, former president of FC Barcelona and current candidate, made headline-grabbing statements regarding the possibility of hosting the 2030 World Cup final at Camp Nou, a tournament to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

2030 World Cup final at Camp Nou: Laporta remains realistic

While the announcement by the mayor of Barcelona sparked huge excitement over the potential designation of Camp Nou as the final venue, Laporta took a more measured stance.

According to the Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo, he explained that the prospect remains possible, but is contingent on several key conditions.

The former president emphasized that the challenge is not limited to completing the stadium's renovation. He stressed the importance of adapting the entire surrounding area to meet FIFA's requirements, which means urban planning adjustments in coordination with the city council.

“It would be magnificent for the 2030 World Cup final to be played at Camp Nou, but there is still a lot of work to do,” he stated.

He added: “We must adapt the urban development plan in collaboration with the city council, because FIFA's requirements involve the complete redevelopment of the area around the stadium, not just finishing the construction work.”

Finally, Laporta mentioned the need to reach an agreement with the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional to postpone home matches at Camp Nou until the renovation is fully completed, confirming the club's preference to settle permanently in their own stadium rather than returning to Montjuïc.