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2030 FIFA World Cup hosting and final venue dispute

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FIFA has confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the majority of the 101 matches taking place across Europe and North Africa. To commemorate the tournament’s centenary, three opening matches will be held in South America in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. As part of this arrangement, FIFA granted automatic qualification to the three primary hosts and the three South American nations hosting the opening matches, reducing available qualification spots for UEFA, CAF, and CONMEBOL. A dispute has intensified regarding the location of the tournament final. Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzán has argued that Spain should host the final, citing its central organizational role, infrastructure, and recent footballing achievements. Louzán specifically noted that Spain’s “55 percent organizational weight” in the joint bid justifies the decision. He further emphasized Spain’s status as a premier football nation, noting the country currently holds both men’s and women’s world championship titles. Conversely, Morocco is promoting the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, with Moroccan Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa asserting that the final would be held in Casablanca. While Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has stated his government will work to ensure the final is hosted in Spain, FIFA has clarified that no final venue has been officially decided. Amidst the ongoing debate, Spanish ~~national team coach De la Fuente expressed his desire to lead~~ Football Federation President Rafael Louzán has ruled out the ~~team during a~~ possibility of Spain withdrawing from its hosting duties. Louzán emphasized that the arrangement is governed by formal agreements between FIFA, host governments, and federations, noting that the final ~~held in Spain.~~ decision rests solely with FIFA. Meanwhile, Morocco continues to position its Hassan II Stadium, which is expected to hold approximately 115,000 spectators, as the primary candidate for the championship match.

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