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BREAKING: 2030 World Cup Final to Be Played in Spain — RFEF President Rafael Louzán Speaks Out

Rafael Louzán, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has announced that the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played in Spain, a statement that has already sparked widespread discussion across the global football community.

Speaking to the media, Louzán expressed strong confidence in Spain’s ability to host the showpiece match of the tournament, which is set to be jointly organized by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. According to him, Spain has consistently proven its capacity to deliver world-class football events, both in terms of infrastructure and security.

“The final will be played here,” Louzán declared. “Spain has demonstrated its organizational capacity.”

Beyond the World Cup announcement, the RFEF president also addressed recent incidents that occurred during the AFCON 2025 final, suggesting they raised serious concerns about crowd control and overall event management. Without going into operational specifics, Louzán said the scenes witnessed during the African tournament had harmed the global image of football.

“We have seen scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations that damage the image of world football,” he said.

His comments appear to underline a broader argument: that hosting football’s biggest moments requires not only iconic stadiums, but also flawless organization, security, and fan management. Louzán’s remarks may also be interpreted as a subtle message to international football authorities as final decisions around hosting responsibilities continue to attract scrutiny.

The 2030 World Cup is already historic, marking the tournament’s centenary and featuring an unprecedented multi-continental hosting model. With Louzán’s announcement, attention is now firmly on Spain’s readiness to stage the final match — the most-watched event in world football — and on how FIFA will ultimately confirm venue decisions amid growing debate.

As reactions pour in from fans, officials, and football federations worldwide, one thing is clear: the road to 2030 is becoming just as dramatic as the tournament itself.