Spain told to quit 2030 World Cup co-hosting if Morocco gets the final

Spain's opposition leader calls for the country to withdraw from co-hosting the 2030 World Cup if Morocco is awarded the final.

Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of Spain's opposition People's Party, has declared that Spain should withdraw from its role as co-host of the 2030 World Cup if Morocco is chosen to stage the final. The centenary tournament is scheduled to be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the opening three matches taking place in South America as a tribute to Uruguay's 1930 hosting. FIFA has not yet confirmed which co-host will stage the final. Feijoo told El Chiringuito TV: "If Morocco ends up hosting the final, Spain should leave the organisation (of the tournament)." He added on X that "The World Cup final belongs to Spain" and pledged to defend his country's interests. Morocco is campaigning for the proposed 115,000-capacity Grande Stade Hassan II in Casablanca to host the fixture, while Spain's Bernabeu Stadium and Camp Nou are also contenders.