FIFA clarifies 2030 World Cup final venue decision remains pending

FIFA officials stated on September 10, 2026, that a final decision regarding the 2030 World Cup host venue has not been made. The statement followed comments from Fouzi Lekjaa, a top Moroccan football official, who claimed the championship final would be held at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca. FIFA reiterated its August 5, 2026, stance that the decision regarding the host stadium for the final will be determined in due course. The 2030 tournament is currently scheduled to be organized by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional opening matches set for Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to commemorate the 1930 centennial. Internal governance issues at FIFA and ongoing diplomatic complexities between host nations continue to influence the discourse surrounding the final venue. FIFA has committed to resolving uncertainty regarding all host venues in the coming months.

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