FIFA Inspects Bernabéu as Candidate to Host 2030 World Cup Final
FIFA visited the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as part of its inspections ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Real Madrid's home stadium is competing with Camp Nou and Hassan II Stadium for the opportunity to host the tournament's final.
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has taken another step in its bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final after a delegation from soccer's global governing body visited the venue on Thursday.
The FIFA representatives were welcomed by Emilio Butragueño, director of institutional relations at Real Madrid, along with other club officials.
During the tour, the inspectors were accompanied by a working group from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), led by Eduard Dervishaj, the federation's official responsible for organizing the World Cup.
The inspection covered several areas of the stadium, including the locker rooms, stands, playing field and interior facilities.
The visit is part of the evaluation process for the venues proposed by Spain, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal.
Which Stadiums Are Competing With Bernabéu for the 2030 World Cup Final?
The Santiago Bernabéu is not the only venue hoping to host the tournament's biggest match.
Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona, and Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca are also among the proposed venues to host both the final and the opening match of the World Cup.
All three stadiums were included in the joint bid that FIFA approved two years ago to organize the 2030 edition.
However, a final decision on which stadium will host the championship match has yet to be made.
FIFA Continues Inspections of Spanish World Cup Venues
The inspection of the Bernabéu is part of a series of visits that began on November 9 across several Spanish cities.
The delegation has already visited Barcelona, where it inspected Camp Nou and RCDE Stadium, home of Espanyol, located in Cornellà-El Prat.
FIFA officials also traveled to Zaragoza to examine the Nueva Romareda Stadium.
During their stay in Madrid, FIFA representatives are also scheduled to inspect the Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atlético de Madrid, which has been proposed as a venue capable of hosting matches through the semifinals.
Representatives from Madrid City Hall, the Community of Madrid and the Spanish government also participated in Thursday's inspection.
Through these evaluations, FIFA continues assessing the facilities in candidate host cities before determining the main venues for the 2030 World Cup.
Key Takeaways
- FIFA inspected the Santiago Bernabéu as a candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final.
- Emilio Butragueño welcomed the delegation on behalf of Real Madrid.
- Camp Nou and Hassan II Stadium are also competing to host the final.
- The delegation has already visited stadiums in Barcelona and Zaragoza.
- Atlético de Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium is also scheduled for inspection.
