The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Council, which met today, Tuesday, via video technology, decided to present all nomination files for hosting the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup to the attention of the Federation’s extraordinary conference, which is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, via video technology as well.
A FIFA statement, following this meeting, which was held on the eve of the extraordinary conference, stated: “In light of the analysis contained in the two file evaluation reports, it was decided that all the candidates exceed the minimum requirements for hosting the FIFA World Cup, so the nominations will be presented to the attention of the extraordinary conference of FIFA to take a decision.” final on it.”
The FIFA Council was also “informed of the conclusions of the independent auditor’s report for each nomination file, which confirmed that the nomination procedures were carried out objectively, fairly and transparently,” the same source adds.
FIFA had confirmed in the bid evaluation report, published last November 30, that the joint nomination of Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup finals, the only bid in the race, is distinguished by its “comprehensive quality” and exceeds the “minimum hosting requirements.” Required in the technical evaluation.
He explained that the strength of this nomination is embodied in the technical evaluation, which addresses infrastructure (sports and other) and commercial qualifications.
The file proposes a wide selection of high-quality stadiums distributed across 17 host cities with diverse characteristics. It combines existing and well-known facilities that regularly host the largest clubs in the world, in addition to modernization projects (construction and renovation).
The report stated that the joint bid of Morocco, Spain and Portugal “aspires to bring people together, thanks to the passion that the inhabitants of these three countries have for football, and also to bring borders closer and beyond them by strengthening the ties that bring together two neighboring continents and the world in general.”
The report noted that if the volume of construction projects in a six-year period requires close monitoring and, in some cases, even support measures, the presence of mitigating factors should be emphasized, such as the fact that many projects have already begun (particularly in Morocco, As work is scheduled to be completed on several stadiums on the horizon of hosting the 2025 African Cup of Nations, the quality and accuracy of the proposed plans and commitment to these projects reflects a high degree of confidence.
On the other hand, the source indicated that the Morocco-Spain-Portugal 2030 nomination file proposes various and important options for its stadiums, which amount to 20 stadiums (six in Morocco, three in Portugal and 11 in Spain), and this exceeds the minimum requirements (14 stadiums) specified for the Cup. World 2030, which gives enough flexibility to choose various stadiums in the three countries.
The report also stated that the Santiago Bernabeu stadiums in Madrid, the Camp Nou stadiums in Barcelona, and the Grand Hassan II stadium in Casablanca have been proposed to host the opening match and the final match.
