FIFA Yet to Decide on 2030 World Cup Final Venue

FIFA announced on Friday that a decision regarding the venue for the 2030 World Cup final will be made “in due course.” This statement follows comments from Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan football federation, who asserted that the final would take place in Morocco, specifically in Benslimane province. Lekjaa made this declaration during a public meeting, stating, “Benslimane province will host the World Cup final.

Whether some people like it or not.” The tournament is set to be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane as the leading contenders for the final. In response to Lekjaa's comments, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho expressed support for the Santiago Bernabeu as the ideal venue, emphasizing its historical significance.

FIFA reiterated that no final venue decision has been finalized, referencing a prior communication from August 5, 2026.