Spain fears Trump pressure may give 2030 World Cup final to Morocco

The 2030 World Cup final could be awarded to Morocco's new 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca rather than Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu, amid fears of political pressure from US President Donald Trump on FIFA Source: COPE. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Trump has sparked concern in the Spanish federation that the final will be moved away from Spain Source: Infobae.

Political Pressures

• Trump has clashed with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over defence spending and military base access, and is seen as favouring Morocco, a key US ally Source: El Español.
• Sources say Trump is "clearly pressuring" FIFA for the final to be in Morocco, leveraging his ties with Infantino Source: Infobae.
• Rafael Louzán, president of the Spanish federation, declined to speculate, stating it's "imprudent" to discuss the final four years ahead Source: EFE via Infobae.

What's at Stake

• Madrid has conditioned hosting the International Broadcast Centre on being awarded the final, escalating the competition with Casablanca Source: COPE.
• Spanish cities recently participated in FIFA's Observer programme in Miami and Dallas to learn organisational requirements Source: El Mundo.
• A definitive decision from FIFA is expected by the end of 2026 or early 2027 Source: El Mundo.