By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo
The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, has said that the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place in Spain, reaffirming the country’s role as a central host in the tournament that will be staged jointly with Portugal and Morocco.
Louzan made the remarks during an event with the Madrid Association of Sports Press, stating that Spain will lead the organisation of the centenary edition of the World Cup and that the decisive match would be held on Spanish soil. He cited the nation’s strong organisational history and preparations as key reasons for his confidence. “Spain has a proven organisational capacity, demonstrated over many years; it will lead the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here,” Louzán said. “We are working to ensure that Spain has the best World Cup in history in 2030.”
Louzán also referenced the Africa Cup of Nations, noting controversial scenes during that tournament and their potential impact on the perception of football events abroad. “At the Africa Cup of Nations we saw scenes that damage the image of world football,” he said, while also acknowledging Morocco’s infrastructure and stadium developments.
It is important to note that FIFA has not officially confirmed the location of the 2030 World Cup final, and no formal announcement has been made on where the title match will be played. Spanish media have speculated that iconic venues such as Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium could be likely hosts, but FIFA’s final decision on the venue is still pending and is not expected until after the 2026 World Cup.
Under the current hosting plan, the 2030 tournament will celebrate the centenary of the first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930, with matches spread across Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The decision on which country will stage the final match has been widely discussed but remains subject to FIFA approval.
Louzán’s statements reflect Spain’s confidence as a host nation and its ambition to play a leading role in one of football’s most historic editions, but they should not be interpreted as an official FIFA declaration. The governing body itself has yet to announce the specific arrangements for the final.