Spain has a considerable four-year timeline ahead to prepare for the 2030 World Cup, yet there are already calls from certain factions to abandon the endeavor. A group of La Roja supporters known as Cultura de Selección, active on social media under the handle @conlaseleccion, has formally requested that Spain withdraw from hosting the tournament if it necessitates maintaining the joint bid alongside Portugal and Morocco.
The catalyst for this request stems from recent events in Ceuta, where the group issued a statement on their social media channels labeling it as "absolutely inappropriate" for Spain to contemplate sharing such a significant event with Morocco, particularly after what they describe as a "massive and organized influx of immigrants from Moroccan territory". Cultura de Selección argues that Spain should not bear the "political, institutional, and image costs" associated with hosting the championship jointly with a nation that has ongoing disputes with several of its neighbors.
In an unusual move for football fans, the group called for Spain to withdraw from the organization of the 2030 World Cup if it means adhering to the current joint candidacy format. This decision would signify a retreat from hosting the tournament for the second time in history, following the previous occasion in 1982.
Proposals for Future Events
The proposal does not stop at merely withdrawing from the World Cup. Cultura de Selección is advocating for the initiation of efforts to present either a solo Spanish bid or a joint candidacy with Portugal to organize the Euro 2036. They believe this approach would help strengthen the sporting, cultural, and historical ties between the two nations.
The group encapsulates their stance with a powerful declaration: "For the dignity of Spain, for respect for our borders, and for a sports policy that aligns with our national interests." As it stands, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are still officially designated as hosts for the 2030 World Cup; however, the political discourse ignited by the recent events in Ceuta has also begun to resonate among football fans.
As reported by esdiario.com.
