Infantino's Proposal for the 2030 World Cup Final

In a significant turn of events, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the opportunity to host the final of the 2030 World Cup. This revelation comes from the British newspaper 'The Times,' which states that Infantino's decision is motivated by a need to garner support to maintain his position amidst increasing pressure for his resignation. The proposal includes the use of the future Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, which is expected to accommodate 115,000 spectators. This controversial suggestion appears to arise during a particularly challenging phase for Infantino, especially following his unsuccessful attempt to privatize portions of the World Cup.

According to 'The Times,' Infantino aims to secure backing from the 54 football federations within the African Football Confederation (CAF) as he prepares for the FIFA presidential elections scheduled for March 18, 2027. Morocco, a key ally of Infantino since his rise to the FIFA presidency, is hopeful that the final will take place in Casablanca, while Spain is advocating for the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid as the venue for this prestigious event. The 2030 World Cup is set to be jointly organized by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, though the final match's location remains undecided.

FIFA's Response and Ongoing Discussions

In a related development, Infantino convened an urgent meeting in Rabat, Morocco, to address negative feedback from various officials regarding his privatization plan for the World Cup. The meeting included prominent FIFA personnel, including Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and several directors overseeing different divisions within the organization. Infantino left the meeting without making any statements to the press. Following the discussions, FIFA firmly denied claims that Infantino had promised the World Cup final to Morocco, labeling such assertions as "false and misleading." They emphasized that a decision regarding the final venue would be made in due time.

As reported by antena3.com.