Madrid mayor warns of consequences if 2030 World Cup final isn’t in Madrid

Madrid Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida expressed skepticism regarding the city hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, citing a lack of commitment from the Spanish government. While Almeida acknowledged Morocco's strong push for the final, he asserted that it would be inappropriate for it not to occur in Madrid. Almeida suggested that the lack of support from the government could lead to unspecified consequences. The final is currently expected to take place in Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu, although Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou has emerged as a potential venue. The mayor emphasized the importance of Madrid in the initial bid, which included Spain and Portugal, now joined by Morocco, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.

• 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mayor of Madrid warns of ‘consequences’ if 2030 World Cup final is not held in Spanish capital