ZARAGOZA/MADRID, 19 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Eleven venues in Spain have been selected to host matches for the 2030 World Cup, including the updated Nueva Romareda, iconic Santiago Bernabéu, modern Spotify Camp Nou, cutting-edge Cívitas Metropolitano, historic San Mamés, and vibrant La Cartuja de Sevilla.
Completing the list are the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas, La Rosaleda in Malaga, RCDE Stadium in Cornellá-El Prat (Barcelona), and ABANCA Riazor in A Coruña.
Spain will showcase eleven host cities, accompanied by six from Morocco and three from Portugal, adhering to FIFA regulations of providing a maximum of 20 stadiums. This ensures representation of all Spanish autonomous communities at the World Cup.
The RFEF has revealed the chosen stadiums as potential hosts for World Cup matches in Spain, alongside sub-venues, following extensive collaboration over the past two years with Morocco and Portugal. The government has played an integral role through the Higher Sports Council (CSD).
The process of selecting venues considered the option of having up to 13, as suggested by the CSD in June. However, in accordance with FIFA regulations limiting venues to 20, Spain secured 11 locations in total.
The venues were chosen based on objective criteria such as technical capabilities, operational efficiency, financial stability, city amenities, and meeting all necessary requirements.
Furthermore, a list of 45 sub-venues or ‘Team Base Camps’ has been compiled, representing 16 autonomous communities including Andalusia, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, and more.
The final decision on these sub-venues will be determined by the participating teams at the 2030 World Cup, following a direct evaluation by FIFA.
The proposed sub-venues encompass both public and private facilities across Spain, featuring prominent locations like the Andrés Iniesta Sports City in Albacete, the Camilo Cano Sports City in La Nucía, and the New Sports City in Elche.
Other facilities included are the Rafael Gómez Sports City in Córdoba, the New Sports City of Girona FC, and various others spread throughout the country.
The collaborative effort of institutions, federations, government bodies, clubs, and individuals involved in this selection process has been greatly appreciated by the RFEF.
Upon submission of the dossier, FIFA is set to confirm the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain at its General Assembly on 11 December. Subsequently, the final selection of venues for the championship will be made.
