FIFA inspects Camp Nou ahead of hosting Final of FIFA World Cup 2030

A FIFA delegation visited Spotify Camp Nou to assess its readiness to host the Final or several matches of the FIFA World Cup 2030, amid FC Barcelona's desire to host the final.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", the visit was attended by representatives from FIFA, the Spanish Football Federation, and FC Barcelona, alongside officials from the city and the Catalonia region, led by Juan Laporta, the club president, and Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona.

FIFA has requested documents and technical maps before the end of the year, in preparation for the completion of the evaluation. The host stadium for the Final will be announced in May 2027, along with the number of matches that Camp Nou will host, which is expected to range between five and seven encounters.

Despite ongoing stadium development work, it is not expected to affect its chances, especially since it is already hosting matches, along with its large capacity and the city's experience in organizing major events. A FIFA delegation is scheduled to visit the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà as part of their inspection tour.