General elections delay FIFA’s visit to Spain for the 2030 World Cup

General elections have delayed FIFA’s new visit to Spain, part of preparations for the 2030 World Cup. The schedule for the trip, which is also expected to include Portugal and Morocco, has not yet been announced by world football’s governing body. It follows an earlier visit in March, when the delegation stayed for nearly two weeks and travelled to two countries.

The visit matters because it is expected to help settle which stadiums will be selected for the three host countries. Spain wants to retain its initial list of eleven venues despite the subsequent withdrawals of Málaga and La Coruña. The RFEF plans to put forward Valencia and Vigo to FIFA as alternatives, believing both can host matches in four years.

The choice of venue for the World Cup final is also a point of controversy. FIFA’s visit is therefore awaited as discussions continue over the selected venues and the location of the tournament’s decisive match.