Rafael Louzán, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has stated that the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played in Spain, reinforcing the country’s role in the tournament’s climax. Louzán also addressed troubling scenes from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, saying such incidents “damage the image of world football.”
Speaking amid ongoing organisation and global football planning, Louzán said: “The final will be played here. Spain has demonstrated its organisational capacity.” He emphasised Spain’s infrastructure, experience hosting major events and readiness to stage football’s most important match.
On AFCON 2025, which saw supporters and teams from across Africa compete, Louzán noted that some of the disruptive incidents witnessed during the final match were disappointing and harmful to football’s reputation, asserting that “we have seen scenes … that damage the image of world football.”
The 2030 World Cup, a unique edition marking the centenary of the first World Cup, is being jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with group matches and early rounds shared across the three nations. Louzán’s remarks confirm that Spain will be the venue for the tournament’s final match, scheduled for summer 2030.
