Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzán has toned down the “decisive” message he previously delivered about Spain hosting the final of the 2030 World Cup, which will be staged jointly by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
After earlier comments that suggested Spain’s position was clear and firm, Louzán adopted a calmer tone, stressing that the main goal is to ensure the tournament is a success for all parties involved, rather than turning the discussion into a public dispute over the showpiece match.
Spain is bidding to stage the final at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Morocco is pushing for Casablanca to be chosen, in what has become the biggest talking point inside the three-nation project.
The 2030 World Cup will be hosted across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the tournament also marking 100 years since the first edition. FIFA has already confirmed that three opening matches will be played in South America, in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, as part of the centenary celebration.
Louzán’s change in tone indicates the RFEF wants to keep talks within the framework of the joint bid and avoid unnecessary tension, with decisions on venues still to be finalised by FIFA.
