Spain's PM Sánchez Fuels Row over 2030 World Cup Final Venue, Says Spain Will Host Most Matches
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke publicly on November 10 about the dispute over the venue of the 2030 World Cup final, reigniting the debate between Spain and Morocco over where the final will be staged. The 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and whether the final is played in Spain or Morocco has not been decided.
Speaking on radio, Sánchez defended the joint bid and said Spain will host the largest number of World Cup matches of any country. He also recalled the moment Spain's national team lifted the World Cup trophy in the United States. The Royal Spanish Football Federation fears the decisive match could end up in Morocco.
Federation president Rafael Louzán has ruled out any possibility of Spain withdrawing from hosting, saying Spain has signed agreements with the other countries, with FIFA and with the government to organize the World Cup. People's Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo had been reported to be considering proposing during his election campaign that Spain pull out of hosting altogether if FIFA refuses to grant it the final.
(Source: La Moncloa)
Source: La Moncloa
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