Madrid mayor: Morocco, Spain and Portugal working to succeed FIFA World Cup 2030

José Luis Martínez Almeida, the mayor of the Spanish capital Madrid, confirmed that Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are continuing to work together to ensure the success of organizing the FIFA World Cup 2030, emphasizing the importance of political and institutional coordination among the three countries.

Almeida explained that his stance is not limited to optimism regarding the tournament, but is based on his belief in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal's ability to present a successful version of the FIFA World Cup, given the efforts being made at both the political and institutional levels to prepare for this global event.

Regarding the possibility of Madrid hosting the final match, the mayor of the Spanish capital indicated that this matter has not yet been resolved, explaining that Morocco, under the guidance of the king, also aspires to host the final and is working towards achieving this goal.

This proposal reflects the ongoing competition related to the location of the final match, amid Morocco's ambition to host it at the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, compared to Spanish ambitions linked to several major stadiums.

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are set to host the FIFA World Cup 2030, after FIFA selected the joint bid from the three countries to host the tournament, while Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host celebratory matches to mark the 100th anniversary of the first edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Madrid's mayor has made statements as early preparations for the tournament continue, with the importance of coordination between the countries and cities hosting matches for the FIFA World Cup growing, especially since the Spanish capital is considered one of the leading cities likely to host several matches of the tournament.