In a swift and decisive move, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) today completely denied reports suggesting that its president Gianni Infantino made promises to Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup final. These allegations come in a context linking political support in the upcoming FIFA presidential elections scheduled for March 2027 with the granting of the right to host the anticipated final match of the World Cup.
Those reports claimed that Infantino offered Morocco this privilege in exchange for support in the forthcoming election and had spread through press reports, highlighting that the FIFA president is facing increasing pressure due to controversial issues. These developments cast a shadow over the global football scene, especially with the approaching decision on hosting the final tournament.
In an official response to a Spanish news agency, FIFA confirmed that the circulating allegations are “completely false and misleading,” emphasizing that Gianni Infantino did not make any commitments or promises regarding the host country for the 2030 World Cup final. The international federation clarified that no decision has yet been made about the location of the final match, and the announcement will be made in due course following the established procedures.
FIFA’s denial of promises concerning the World Cup final comes amid ongoing anticipation and debate around the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which will be jointly held in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with opening matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, commemorating the centennial of the first-ever World Cup edition. The importance of this denial lies in preserving the transparency and integrity of the election process and the distribution of hosting rights.
