Spain firmly insists on its full right to host the 2030 World Cup final, planned to be organized in partnership with Portugal and Morocco, as Rafael Llorente, president of the Spanish Football Federation, stressed today that his country is the most deserving to host this major football event. Llorente pointed out that Spain was the first to submit the candidacy file to organize the tournament, strengthening its position in hosting the final match. This stance confirms Spain’s keenness to play a pivotal role in organizing this global gathering.
In statements reported by the press, Llorente affirmed that it is illogical for any other country to host the World Cup final except Spain, given the Spanish-Portuguese joint initiative in submitting the candidacy file. The president of the Spanish federation explained that Spain and Portugal hold up to 55% of the weight and influence of the 2030 World Cup hosting bid, which gives them the advantage in determining the stadium that will host the final match, which is still under study and discussion.
In a related context, Llorente revealed the Spanish federation’s plans to extend the contract of the national team’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, until 2030. This decision comes in appreciation of the great successes achieved by the coach, most notably winning the 2026 World Cup. Llorente praised de la Fuente’s humility and the team spirit that prevailed under his leadership of the Spanish national team, affirming that he deserves to continue leading “La Roja” toward further achievements.
These steps reflect the Spanish federation’s ambition to strengthen Spain’s position on the global football stage, whether through hosting the 2030 World Cup final or through continuity in building a strong team under stable technical leadership. All indicators seem to confirm Spain’s determination to move forward in achieving these ambitious goals.
