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Bernabéu on the Ball: Madrid Could Host the 2030 World Cup Final

17 December 2025

Bernabéu on the Ball: Madrid Could Host the 2030 World Cup Final
Madrid's Bernabéu is tipped as the likely host for the 2030 World Cup final.

World Cup 2030 Final Venue

A Spanish newspaper report published today reveals the stadium favored to host the 2030 World Cup final, which will be staged across three nations: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

According to the Spanish daily AS, the closest candidate is Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid, with the final tentatively scheduled for July 21, 2030.

The report notes that the strong rapport between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is behind the suggestion to host the final at Bernabéu.

If confirmed, this would mark Real Madrid's second World Cup final at home, eight and a half decades after the 1982 final.

Organizers are expected to announce the host cities for 2030 — possibly 18 in total — in the late 2026 window.

Either way, the world will be watching, and yes, those coffee breaks might last longer than halftime.

Punchline: If Bernabéu hosts, even the goalposts will celebrate with espresso.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which stadium is favored to host the 2030 World Cup final?

Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid is identified as the leading candidate for hosting the final.

Why is Bernabéu favored for the 2030 final?

The report cites a strong relationship between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez as a key reason.

When will the host cities be announced?

The organizers expect to announce the host cities by late 2026, with around 18 cities in total.