Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis
Summary
Morocco and Spain are disputing which country will host the final match of the 2030 World Cup. The disagreement happens while tensions remain high after a large group of migrants crossed from Morocco into a Spanish enclave recently.Key Facts
- FIFA has not yet officially announced which country will host the 2030 World Cup final.
- Morocco’s soccer federation president says the final will be held at the new King Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, Morocco.
- Spain’s soccer federation head argues Spain should host the final because it is the current world champion in men’s and women’s soccer.
- Portugal and some South American countries are also part of the 2030 World Cup, making it a multi-nation event.
- The King Hassan II Stadium in Morocco is planned to hold 115,000 people.
- Spain could use stadiums of Real Madrid or Barcelona for the final.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Morocco recently and is under pressure after a failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
- There are diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco after a large migrant crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, which resulted in about 140 deaths.
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