The Royal Spanish Football Federation has made its position clear to FIFA regarding the allocation of matches for the upcoming 2030 World Cup.
According to Cadena SER’s El Larguero program, the federation considers it non-negotiable that the World Cup final be played on Spanish soil.
During a recent official visit to Madrid by representatives of the international body, president Rafael Louzán and his team delivered a firm message.
The federation stated that “no venue outside Spain is being considered for the final.”
The federation insists that this demand is a “red line,” while maintaining the utmost respect for its joint bid partners.
At technical meetings held at the Bernabéu, various Spanish bodies demonstrated that the Madrid stadium meets all the requirements.
Security plans, infrastructure, and funding all dispelled initial doubts raised by international inspectors.
However, FIFA still has certain reservations about local regulations, taxes, and current legislation in some candidate cities.
World football’s governing body warned that it could drop already selected host venues if administrative obstacles persist.
Meanwhile, this situation creates a significant opportunity for Valencia and Vigo, with the Mestalla stadium standing a strong chance of making the final list.
The final decision on host venues will be announced before next summer, although the choice of venue for the final could be delayed until late 2027.
Additional details regarding the bid and venue inspections were provided in original reports from international sports platforms.