Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, federation says

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According to the president of Spain’s football federation, the men’s World Cup final will take place in the 2030.

The tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay serving as the host nation’s first three matches.

Morocco has expressed interest in hosting the final, but Rafael Louzan, the head of the Spanish Football Federation, said: “Spain has demonstrated its organizational capacity over many years.

The 2030 World Cup will be led by it, and this World Cup’s final will take place here.

The top two candidates for hosting the match are Barcelona’s Nou Camp and Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium, but Louzan did not provide further information.

The BBC has contacted the Portuguese and Moroccan football federations and the world’s ruling body Fifa, who has the final say in terms of the location of the game.

The Grand Stade Hassan II, which is scheduled to be finished in 2028 and will house 115, 000 spectators, is where Morocco wants to host the final in Casablanca.

The image of world football is ruined by the aftermath of an afcon.

Spain’s Louzan also mentioned the wild scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final earlier this month at an event organized by the Madrid Sports Press Association on Monday.

Morocco had been discussing hosting the tournament as a 2030 test, but Rabat, Morocco’s capital, saw rioting scenes as it came to an end.

After Morocco were awarded a penalty following a video assistant referee check, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw, who had already angered by a decision to allow his side a goal in injury-time with the score 0-0, led his team off the field.

Senegal’s supporters attempted to force their way onto the pitch, but there was also unrest in the stands.

Senegal won the match with a 1-0 lead in extra time thanks to Brahim Diaz’s tame “Panenka” spot-kick, which was saved after a delay of about 17 minutes.

Morocco would have won the tournament’s first Afcon title since 1976 if Morocco had prevailed.

With magnificent stadiums, ” Morocco is actually going through a transformation,” Louzan said. We must acknowledge the success of the work.

However, scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations have ruined the reputation of international football.

    • 19 January
    • 11 December 2024

Morocco will use six stadiums, while Portugal will use three, according to Spain, for the 2030 World Cup.

Fifa will host the opening competitions in South America, honoring Uruguay’s victory in the 1930 edition.

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Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, federation says

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According to the president of Spain’s football federation, the men’s World Cup final will take place in the 2030.

The tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay serving as the host nation’s first three matches.

Morocco has expressed interest in hosting the final, but Rafael Louzan, the head of the Spanish Football Federation, said: “Spain has demonstrated its organizational capacity over many years.

The 2030 World Cup will be led by it, and this World Cup’s final will take place here.

The top two candidates for hosting the match are Barcelona’s Nou Camp and Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium, but Louzan did not provide further information.

The BBC has contacted the Portuguese and Moroccan football federations and the world’s ruling body Fifa, who has the final say in terms of the location of the game.

The Grand Stade Hassan II, which is scheduled to be finished in 2028 and will house 115, 000 spectators, is where Morocco wants to host the final in Casablanca.

The image of world football is ruined by the aftermath of an afcon.

Spain’s Louzan also mentioned the wild scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final earlier this month at an event organized by the Madrid Sports Press Association on Monday.

Morocco had been discussing hosting the tournament as a 2030 test, but Rabat, Morocco’s capital, saw rioting scenes as it came to an end.

After Morocco were awarded a penalty following a video assistant referee check, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw, who had already angered by a decision to allow his side a goal in injury-time with the score 0-0, led his team off the field.

Senegal’s supporters attempted to force their way onto the pitch, but there was also unrest in the stands.

Senegal won the match with a 1-0 lead in extra time thanks to Brahim Diaz’s tame “Panenka” spot-kick, which was saved after a delay of about 17 minutes.

Morocco would have won the tournament’s first Afcon title since 1976 if Morocco had prevailed.

With magnificent stadiums, ” Morocco is actually going through a transformation,” Louzan said. We must acknowledge the success of the work.

However, scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations have ruined the reputation of international football.

    • 19 January
    • 11 December 2024

Morocco will use six stadiums, while Portugal will use three, according to Spain, for the 2030 World Cup.

Fifa will host the opening competitions in South America, honoring Uruguay’s victory in the 1930 edition.

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  • Football

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    • 17 October 2025
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    • 16 August 2025
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Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, federation says

Images courtesy of Getty
  • 113 Comments

According to the president of Spain’s football federation, the men’s World Cup final will take place in the 2030.

The tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay serving as the host nation’s first three matches.

Morocco has expressed interest in hosting the final, but Rafael Louzan, the head of the Spanish Football Federation, said: “Spain has demonstrated its organizational capacity over many years.

The 2030 World Cup will be led by it, and this World Cup’s final will take place here.

The top two candidates for hosting the match are Barcelona’s Nou Camp and Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium, but Louzan did not provide further information.

The BBC has contacted the Portuguese and Moroccan football federations and the world’s ruling body Fifa, who has the final say in terms of the location of the game.

The Grand Stade Hassan II, which is scheduled to be finished in 2028 and will house 115, 000 spectators, is where Morocco wants to host the final in Casablanca.

The image of world football is ruined by the aftermath of an afcon.

Spain’s Louzan also mentioned the wild scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final earlier this month at an event organized by the Madrid Sports Press Association on Monday.

Morocco had been discussing hosting the tournament as a 2030 test, but Rabat, Morocco’s capital, saw rioting scenes as it came to an end.

After Morocco were awarded a penalty following a video assistant referee check, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw, who had already angered by a decision to allow his side a goal in injury-time with the score 0-0, led his team off the field.

Senegal’s supporters attempted to force their way onto the pitch, but there was also unrest in the stands.

Senegal won the match with a 1-0 lead in extra time thanks to Brahim Diaz’s tame “Panenka” spot-kick, which was saved after a delay of about 17 minutes.

Morocco would have won the tournament’s first Afcon title since 1976 if Morocco had prevailed.

With magnificent stadiums, ” Morocco is actually going through a transformation,” Louzan said. We must acknowledge the success of the work.

However, scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations have ruined the reputation of international football.

    • 19 January
    • 11 December 2024

Morocco will use six stadiums, while Portugal will use three, according to Spain, for the 2030 World Cup.

Fifa will host the opening competitions in South America, honoring Uruguay’s victory in the 1930 edition.

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  • Football

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    • 17 October 2025
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    • 16 August 2025
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Bournemouth sign Brazilian teenager Rayan for £24.7m

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Bournemouth have signed striker Rayan from Vasco da Gama for an initial £24.7m on a five-and-a-half year deal which also includes £5.6m in potential add-ons.

The Cherries saw off competition from a number of other European sides as well as clubs in Saudi Arabia and Russia to sign the 19-year-old Brazilian.

It is Bournemouth’s joint-second biggest transfer after the £32m they paid to sign Rayan’s compatriot and fellow striker Evanilson from Porto in 2024.

Rayan moves to the south coast as a replacement for attacker Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City for around £65m earlier this month.

The teenager is primarily a left‑footed centre‑forward but can play on either flank. The Brazil under-20 international scored 14 goals in 34 Brazilian top‑flight matches last season.

“I am happy and honoured to be here, especially with the sporting project they developed for me,” he said.

Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth’s president of football operations added: “Rayan has already shown impressive consistency and maturity for his age.

New Bournemouth signing Christos Mandas holds up a jersey by the club crestGetty Images

The Premier League side have also completed a loan deal for Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas from Italian Serie A side Lazio.

The 24-year-old, who becomes the club’s first Greek player, joins until the end of the season with a further option to buy.

The Cherries are paying a 1.5m euros (£1.3m) loan fee and they will need to pay an extra £860,000 if they opt against signing him on a permanent deal.

If they choose to make the move permanent, he will cost £16m.

Mandas has made 33 appearances for Lazio since joining from Greek side OFI and has won two international caps.

“When I knew Bournemouth were interested, I wanted to come here,” he said.

“It feels like a magical atmosphere between the players and the fans, and I like the way the team plays, so it is the right move.”

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Bournemouth sign Brazilian teenager Rayan for £24.7m

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Rayan from Vasco da Gama has been signed for an initial sum of £24.7 million on a five-and-a-half year deal that also includes £5.6 million in potential extensions.

The Cherries were beaten by rival clubs in Saudi Arabia and Russia to sign the 19-year-old Brazilian despite fierce opposition from other European clubs.

After paying them £32 million to sign Rayan’s compatriot and fellow striker Evanilson from Porto in 2024, this is Bournemouth’s joint-second biggest transfer.

Rayan replaces Antoine Semenyo, who left Manchester City for about £65 million earlier this month. He will move to the south coast.

Although the teenager can play either flank, he is primarily a left-footed center-forward. In 34 top-flight matches played by Brazil’s under-20s last year, the international scored 14 goals.

He expressed his happiness and awe at being present, particularly given the sporting project they had planned for me.

Rayan has already demonstrated impressive consistency and maturity for his level, according to Tiago Pinto, president of football operations at Bournemouth.

New Bournemouth signing Christos Mandas holds up a jersey by the club crestGetty Images

Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas has also signed for Lazio on loan from the Italian serie A side.

The 24-year-old joins until the end of the season with a further purchase option. He becomes the club’s first Greek player.

If they choose not to sign him on a permanent deal, the Cherries will have to pay an additional £860, 000.

He will cost £16 million if they decide to make the move permanent.

Since joining from OFI in Greece, Mandas has won two international caps and made 33 appearances for Lazio.

He said, “When I knew Bournemouth were interested, I wanted to come here.”

I like the way the team plays, so it’s the right decision because it feels like a magical atmosphere between the players and the fans.

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Bournemouth sign Brazilian teenager Rayan for £24.7m

AFC Bournemouth
Rayan from Vasco da Gama has been signed for an initial sum of £24.7 million on a five-and-a-half year deal that also includes £5.6 million in potential extensions.

The Cherries were beaten by rival clubs in Saudi Arabia and Russia to sign the 19-year-old Brazilian despite fierce opposition from other European clubs.

After paying them £32 million to sign Rayan’s compatriot and fellow striker Evanilson from Porto in 2024, this is Bournemouth’s joint-second biggest transfer.

Rayan replaces Antoine Semenyo, who left Manchester City for about £65 million earlier this month. He will move to the south coast.

Although the teenager can play either flank, he is primarily a left-footed center-forward. In 34 top-flight matches played by Brazil’s under-20s last year, the international scored 14 goals.

He expressed his happiness and awe at being present, particularly given the sporting project they had planned for me.

Rayan has already demonstrated impressive consistency and maturity for his level, according to Tiago Pinto, president of football operations at Bournemouth.

New Bournemouth signing Christos Mandas holds up a jersey by the club crestGetty Images

Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas has also signed for Lazio on loan from the Italian serie A side.

The 24-year-old joins until the end of the season with a further purchase option. He becomes the club’s first Greek player.

If they choose not to sign him on a permanent deal, the Cherries will have to pay an additional £860, 000.

He will cost £16 million if they decide to make the move permanent.

Since joining from OFI in Greece, Mandas has won two international caps and made 33 appearances for Lazio.

He said, “When I knew Bournemouth were interested, I wanted to come here.”

I like the way the team plays, so it’s the right decision because it feels like a magical atmosphere between the players and the fans.

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