Spain in danger: Withdrawal from the 2030 World Cup due to the final in Morocco?

Luis Rubiales, former president of the RFEF, warns that Spain should withdraw from the World Cup organization if the final is held in Morocco after controversial changes in the bid.

Marina Valcárcel | Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:28
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Spain in danger: Withdraw from the 2030 World Cup due to final in Morocco?
Spain in danger: Withdraw from the 2030 World Cup due to final in Morocco?

Luis Rubiales, former president of the RFEF, warns that Spain should withdraw from the World Cup bid if the final is held in Morocco, following controversial changes in the candidacy.

The controversial bid for the 2030 World Cup

Luis Rubiales, former president of the RFEF, reveals the intricacies of the joint bid by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to lead the 2030 World Cup. From the initial ups and downs to the current tension, Rubiales denounces the changes that jeopardize Spain's participation in the world's most important football event.

Disagreements and turns in the bid

According to Rubiales, the situation took a turn when Pedro Sánchez and Gianni Infantino decided to include Morocco in the tournament organization, breaking prior agreements and creating uncertainty about holding the final on African soil. This unexpected twist has sparked criticism and doubts about the viability of the joint bid.

Is Spain out of the World Cup race?

Faced with the possibility of Morocco hosting the final, Rubiales is firm: Spain should not continue in the bid if this decision is confirmed. With the project's momentum at risk, Rubiales defends Spain's football trajectory and questions the direction taken by the 2030 World Cup bid.

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