Spain and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Morocco, dismissing political calls to strip the North African nation of its organizing role. Spanish Sports Minister Milagros Tolón rejected speculation that the final could be held in Morocco, saying she is confident FIFA will select Spain to host the championship match, likely at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu or Barcelona's Camp Nou.
The Portuguese government rejected an appeal by the Livre party to withdraw from the partnership, while in Spain, the Vox party filed a legislative initiative in Congress demanding Morocco's exclusion, citing mass migration incidents in Ceuta. Left-wing coalition partners Sumar and Podemos have also called for Morocco's removal.
The controversy follows a report alleging FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised Morocco the final in exchange for support ahead of his 2027 reelection bid — a claim FIFA has denied. Morocco is building the 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, while opening matches are planned in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.