The FIFA organization has recently refuted claims regarding a predetermined location for the final match of the 2030 World Cup. This statement comes in response to comments made by Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Moroccan Football Federation, who had previously asserted that Benslimane, located near Casablanca, would host the final. The discussions surrounding the World Cup 2030 and its final venue have been a hot topic for several months, generating significant media coverage. For those interested, we also provide an overview of the history of the FIFA World Cups.

On Friday, FIFA officials clarified that no final decision has yet been made regarding the venue for the World Cup finale in 2030. A FIFA spokesperson communicated to the AFP news agency, stating, "As announced on August 5, 2026, a decision will be made by FIFA in due course." This statement indicates that the organization reserves the right to determine the final location at a later date.

Prior to FIFA's clarification, Lekjaa had made a bold declaration during a public event in his region, asserting, "The province of Benslimane will host the World Cup final, whether some people like it or not." This declaration has since been met with a rebuttal from FIFA, which emphasizes that the ultimate decision rests with them and will be addressed in the future.

The 2030 World Cup is set to be a historic event, taking place across three continents, with the majority of matches scheduled to occur in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Currently, the most likely candidates for the final match's location include the renowned Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid and a new stadium in Benslimane designed to accommodate 115,000 spectators.

The debate has also sparked reactions within the Iberian Peninsula, with Real Madrid's coach, Jose Mourinho, expressing his preference for the Bernabeu as the final's venue. He commented, "I would love a final in Lisbon, but I am just happy that a country like ours is getting at least one match." Regarding his club’s stadium, Mourinho added, "When you can play in a legendary, historic venue where some of the greatest players in history have played, in the stadium of the most important club in football history, then it should be here."

As reported by fussballnationalmannschaft.net.