Spain’s 2030 World Cup Bid: 11 Venues, Big Plans, and a Few Surprises
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has officially announced the 11 stadiums that will be vying to host matches during the 2030 World Cup. And, boy, is it an impressive list! From the iconic Bernabéu to the more humble Las Palmas stadium, Spain is pulling out all the stops to make this tournament one to remember.
But, before we dive into the list, let’s talk about the big picture. Spain is co-hosting the tournament with Portugal and Morocco, with Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay joining the party as centenary hosts. That’s a lot of excitement, and we can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
Now, back to the list. The 11 stadiums that have made the cut are:
- Barcelona’s Camp Nou
- Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu
- Atlético Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano
- Sevilla’s Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
- Málaga’s La Rosaleda
- Real Sociedad’s Anoeta
- Athletic Club’s San Mamés
- Las Palmas’ Estadio de Gran Canaria
- Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium
- Valencia’s (sadly, not) Mestalla Stadium
- Valladolid’s José Zorrilla Stadium
What’s interesting is that all of these stadiums are currently used by LaLiga clubs, which is a testament to the strength of Spanish football. However, it’s worth noting that Mestalla Stadium, one of the largest in LaLiga with a capacity of 49,430, has been left off the list.
According to the RFEF, the selection process was thorough, with all options analyzed, including the possibility of expanding to 13 venues. However, this would require a unanimous decision from all three federations involved.
The tournament will have a maximum of 20 venues, and we can expect to see some amazing football played on these grounds. Morocco, one of the co-hosts, has already announced plans to build a new stadium near Casablanca and upgrade six others before the World Cup.
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