FIFA has settled its decision regarding the 2030 World Cup final stadium, to choose the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid to host the largest event, after defeating competing stadiums in Spain and Morocco.
Choose the final stadium
The Spanish newspaper “Marca” confirmed that a final agreement was made between “FIFA” and the management of Real Madrid, to hold the final match of the 2030 World Cup on the ground of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, to be a theater for a moment crowning the new champion in the upcoming championship. This decision is the culmination of the comprehensive renewal of the stadium during the past years, to become one of the most developed and modern stadiums in the world.
Competitive files
The past months have witnessed a decisive comparison between three stadiums to host the final of the championship: Camp Nou in Barcelona, and the Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, along with the Santiago Bernabeu, who finally won the honor of the organization. It is noteworthy that Barcelona, Madrid and Casablanca represent the most prominent trio in the file of the joint triple organization, which brings together Spain, Morocco and Portugal.
Details of the tournament hosting
The 2030 World Cup matches are expected to be held with the participation of a large number of cities in the three countries, as Spain allocates 11 stadiums to host the championship matches, including Santiago Bernabeu and Camp Nou. As for Morocco, it participates in seven stadiums distributed between Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, and Agadir, while Portugal enters only three stadiums.
In a symbolic move that honors the historical roots of the tournament, FIFA decided to hold the opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, to celebrate the percentage of the first World Cup hosted by Uruguay in 1930.
A legendary stadium with a modern touch
The choice of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium reflects the vision of the International Federation in a final organization befitting the size of the global event, as the stadium underwent advanced development work, which included a moving roof, panoramic screens and advanced technological updates, which made it an architectural and sports icon in the heart of the Spanish capital.
