The widely circulated Argentine sports newspaper Olé revealed the intensifying competition between Morocco and Spain, partners in the bid to host the 2030 World Cup, to secure the honor of hosting the final match of the world's largest football event. The newspaper described this race as one of the most exciting conflicts behind the scenes of sports and diplomacy.

The newspaper described this competition as a "heated conflict" between two strong bids, each possessing clear strengths. However, it leaned towards Morocco, considering that the Moroccan project is based on an ambitious future vision that might give it a decisive advantage when making the final decision.

According to Olé, Morocco is betting on the Hassan II Grand Stadium project in the city of Benslimane, which the newspaper described as the anticipated "jewel" for the 2030 World Cup. It noted that construction is ongoing for a massive sports complex expected to become the largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 115,000 spectators, a first in the history of World Cup tournaments.

The newspaper highlighted that the modernity of the stadium, its contemporary design, and its record capacity represent the key strengths of the Moroccan bid, which aims to deliver an exceptional final and an unprecedented fan experience that matches the scale of the global event.

On the other hand, Spain is promoting the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the capital, Madrid, as an official candidate to host the final match. Despite undergoing a comprehensive renovation that has made it one of the most advanced stadiums in the world, the newspaper pointed out some potential challenges, including technical observations related to meeting FIFA standards, as well as local legal disputes related to noise and services surrounding the stadium.

Olé confirmed that the final decision rests with the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which will make its decision based on precise technical evaluation reports of both projects. While Spain relies on its organizational experience and the symbolism of its historic stadium, Morocco is betting on modernity and large scale as factors that might tip the balance in its favor.

It is noted that Portugal, the third partner in the joint bid, has officially withdrawn from the race to host the final, as it does not have a stadium that meets the minimum capacity requirement of 80,000 spectators. This leaves the competition between Morocco and Spain, in a sporting and diplomatic battle that will determine the venue for the 2030 World Cup final.