🇲🇦 The Times: Infantino promises Morocco the 2030 World Cup final

Gianni Infantino has promised Morocco that it will host the 2030 World Cup final at Casablanca’s new Hassan II Stadium, instead of the Bernabéu. The news was first reported by Martyn Ziegler (The Times).

According to the outlet, Infantino is seeking to shore himself up with the backing of his most loyal ally since his election a decade ago. In return, Morocco — which already has hosting duties and is now also aiming for the final — strengthens its influence over the organization of the tournament it will share with Spain and Portugal.

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However, the move may depend on Saudi Arabia’s approval, and the traditional bastion of support for Infantino and confirmed host of the 2034 World Cup has so far remained silent.

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Saudi silence as beleaguered Infantino promises 2030 World Cup final to Morocco. – Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Infantino’s opponents warn that any promise over the final venue is not binding and could be reversed with a change of presidency. Spain, with Rafael Louzán at the helm and as the current world champion, adds another edge to its political clash with Morocco.

The crisis is worsening with the public intervention of Luis Figo, a UEFA adviser, calling for Infantino’s immediate resignation. This is compounded by the discontent of dozens of European clubs demanding from FIFA the $250 million in solidarity funds that were promised and have still not been distributed.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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