Luis Figo believes that Morocco, Spain and Portugal can compete for the title

Amine El Amri

June 13, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.

Speaking in front of an audience of international journalists in Lisbon, Luis Figo gave his impressions on the possibilities of seeing the MoroccoL’Spain where the Portugalwin the 2030 World Cup. “I see no reason why the three countries should not be serious contenders for the world title in 2030. That said, I emphasize this point, at a World Cup, the margin between success and failure is very thin… With the game progressing across the world, it is likely that many teams strongly believe in their ability to win the tournament. And it should give us an incredible spectacle,” said the Portuguese football legend, who has 127 caps.

As one of the 11 ambassadors of the tripartite candidacy Morocco-Spain-Portugalnext to Noureddine Naybet, Achraf Hakimi And Cristiano Ronaldoamong others, Luis Figo was full of praise for the training policy followed in the three countries surrounding the Strait of Gibraltar. “Portuguese football has a promising future. The current generation of players are incredibly talented, and thanks to the outstanding work of training centers across the country, we have had a steady stream of truly talented young players. The same goes for theSpainwhose academies are renowned throughout the world, as well as for Moroccowho has invested very intelligently in recent years to offer new opportunities to young players”, launched the 2000 Ballon d’Or, passed by Real Madrid, Sporting Lisbon and Inter Milan, in particular.

Retained as sole application for the organization of the 2030 World Cupthe Morocco-Spain-Portugal file should present the details of its Bid Book in July. Then, on December 11, FIFA member associations will vote to ratify the decision of the FIFA Council, taken in October 2023.