Real Madrid has stepped up its campaign to host the 2030 World Cup final at the Santiago Bernabéu, telling FIFA inspectors that its experience organising major events gives the stadium an advantage over rival venues, including Morocco’s planned Hassan II Stadium.
The message came during a FIFA delegation’s visit to Madrid on Thursday as preparations intensify for the tournament jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
“You can build a golden stadium, but you need to know how to organise events,” a Real Madrid official told the visiting delegation, according to Spanish newspaper AS. “You need a team that makes everything run smoothly, and we are the best at that.”
The club pointed to the Bernabéu’s redevelopment and its record of hosting major sporting events, including a recent NFL game, as evidence of its organisational capabilities.
Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán also pressed FIFA officials during meetings in Madrid, insisting that Spain should host the final.
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