FIFA Denies Morocco Claim That 2030 World Cup Final Venue Is Settled
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FIFA clarified on September 11, 2026, that no official venue selection has been made for the 2030 World Cup final across co-hosts Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, formally countering public assertions from Moroccan football authorities. The announcement leaves host city planning committees, football federations, and international supporters awaiting formal confirmation on where the tournament’s centerpiece match will take place.
Planned 115,000-Seat Benslimane Stadium Battles Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu
Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa stated during a regional meeting that Benslimane province near Casablanca would host the final match at a planned 115,000-seat stadium. FIFA responded by stating that no final selection has been made and that the venue decision will be determined in due course. The clarification keeps Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu in direct competition with the Moroccan proposal, prompting Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to publicly back the Bernabeu as the historic choice for the match while acknowledging his preference for Lisbon to secure tournament fixtures.
The evaluation process follows an August 5, 2026 timeline outlined by FIFA to govern host selection across the three co-hosting nations.
