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Feijóo threatens to withdraw Spain from 2030 World Cup

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Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s People’s Party, said Spain could withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup if the final were awarded to Morocco. The tournament is co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, with three stadiums bidding to host the final, according to COPE, cited by Yabiladi.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s People’s Party, reiterated that Spain should host the final of the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Morocco and Portugal, according to Yabiladi. According to Spanish radio station COPE, he would propose Spain’s withdrawal from hosting the tournament if FIFA awarded the final match to another country.

The bid dossier published by FIFA in summer 2024 provides for 20 venues for the tournament, including 11 in Spain, six in Morocco and three in Portugal. Three stadiums are bidding to host the final: the Santiago-Bernabéu and Camp Nou in Spain, and the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco.

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