FIFA denies offering 2030 World Cup Final to Morocco amid Spain, Portugal co-hosting

FIFA has officially denied reports that the 2030 World Cup final was promised to Morocco. The denial follows speculation that FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered the prestigious match to Morocco during a meeting in Rabat to garner support. These rumors emerged after a meeting attended by Infantino to address criticism of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which proposed selling World Cup shares to private investors but was withdrawn due to opposition from continental federations. British newspaper 'The Times' had reported that Infantino used the meeting to offer the final to Morocco, a joint host with Spain and Portugal, in exchange for support for his re-election in 2027. Morocco reportedly aims to host the final in Casablanca's Hassan II stadium. FIFA sources told EFE that the claim of Infantino making such a promise is "false and misleading," stating a decision on the final's venue will be made "in due course." Meanwhile, European leagues, organized under European Leagues, reiterated their criticism of FIFA's "opaque" internal decision-making, particularly concerning a potential expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. They called for FIFA governance reform to ensure all relevant stakeholders have a formal role in shaping the game's future.

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