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Vigo 2030 World Cup candidacy and stadium renovations

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Vigo is pursuing a candidacy to host matches for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Mayor Abel Caballero has requested formal updates from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) regarding the status of the city’s proposal and the official timeline for FIFA involvement, noting a lack of communication despite previous indications that Vigo was considered an alternative host city. Parallel to these diplomatic efforts, renovation work at Balaídos stadium is advancing. The construction of the new ‘Gol’ stand, part of a 25 million euro investment, has reached significant structural milestones. Once completed, the stadium is expected to have a capacity exceeding 31,000 spectators, with authorities aiming to have the stand ready for use by early January. Recent tensions have escalated as Mayor Caballero criticized the Spanish Football Federation and the Xunta de Galicia, accusing them of working against the city’s bid. The Mayor specifically noted that the Federation has remained silent and failed to inform the local government about upcoming FIFA stadium inspections scheduled for September and October. Caballero also accused local political groups, including the PP and BNG, of failing to support the bid. He has announced plans to meet with the president of the Consejo Superior de Deportes to discuss the candidacy.

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