Official Source Refutes Claims of Morocco's Withdrawal from Hosting the 2030 World Cup Final
In a recent statement that has stirred controversy, Luis Manuel Rubiales Behar, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed that Morocco had agreed to allow Spain to host the final of the 2030 World Cup. These assertions were made during a discussion aired on the Spanish network EDATV, where Rubiales suggested that both Morocco and Portugal had consented to this arrangement during preliminary talks regarding the joint bid for the World Cup. According to him, this agreement was a crucial part of the unified presentation that enabled the tri-nation bid.
Rubiales elaborated that Morocco's condition was to be a full partner in organizing the event rather than just a host for a limited number of matches. He emphasized that this stipulation received acceptance from the other parties during negotiations, thereby enhancing the prospects for their joint hosting bid. He further asserted that Morocco's inclusion was pivotal to the bid's success, attributing the strength of the Spanish-Portuguese proposal to the balance provided by Morocco's participation, which bolstered international support.
However, a representative from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has strongly rejected Rubiales' statements, labeling them as unrealistic and inaccurate. The official clarified that Morocco has a dedicated institution working on the World Cup organizing dossier, which holds the accurate information regarding all relevant details pertaining to the event. This response underscores Morocco's commitment and seriousness in its role in the upcoming World Cup.
Notably, Rubiales has faced significant legal troubles, having been convicted of sexual assault by the Spanish National Court in February 2025, which resulted in a fine and a three-year ban from football activities imposed by FIFA. This background may add further context to his controversial remarks regarding the 2030 World Cup.
As reported by hespress.com.
