World Cup
FIFA promises official visit to Valencia and Vigo on its tour of Spain
The Cup match was played at the Mestalla. Valencia will receive the FIFA delegation led by Ana Escobar, as reported by EFE journalist Ramón Fuentes from Madrid. Yesterday, in Madrid, an intense day was experienced focused on Spain's future and the possibility that the Santiago Bernabéu could host the final of the 2030 World Cup.
Message from the RFEF to FIFA
The president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzán, told the FIFA delegation that it is non‑negotiable that Spain not be the host country for the final of the World tournament. No stadium or city has been specified yet, although Madrid and Barcelona were mentioned as possible options. Spain, as the World Cup promoter, considers it illogical that the semi‑finals be played on its territory while Morocco has been selected for the major event within four years. The message had already been received earlier by FIFA from Real Madrid during its visit to the Bernabéu Stadium.
On that occasion, the club's representatives presented the argument without being forceful. According to them, the Madrid stadium should be the chosen venue for that match. It is expected that the same message will be reiterated this Friday by the officials of the Madrid City Council during their visit to the Metropolitano Stadium.
FIFA approves inspection; Spain has no guarantee of a World Cup final
FIFA's Commitment to Vigo and Valencia
FIFA confirmed yesterday, before the RFEF, its firm commitment to visit both Vigo and Valencia. These two cities are being considered to replace Málaga and A Coruña on the list of potential venues. The date of the visit will be confirmed in the coming weeks, although it may not coincide with the second round of the tour to the three countries.
This Friday concludes the first phase of the visit to Spain, which will resume the last week of November with stops in Las Palmas and Seville. Between the two phases, a visit to Portugal and Morocco is planned. This commitment represents an important step towards trying to add these cities to the final venues that FIFA will decide.