Rabat—Joan Laporta, the incumbent president seeking re-election at Barcelona, has said it would be “perfect” for the 2030 World Cup final to be played at the rebuilt Camp Nou but warned that significant work still needs to be done beyond simply finishing the stadium.
Speaking to Spanish media, the Barcelona president explained that hosting the tournament’s showpiece match would require major urban and logistical adjustments around the venue, not just inside it.
“On the topic of the 2030 World Cup final, it would be perfect for it to be played at the Camp Nou, but a lot of work still needs to be done first,” Laporta told Mundo Deportivo.
He added that the project involves broader planning changes with local authorities: “We need to modify the general urban plan, we’ve asked the city council for that. It’s not just about finishing the stadium.”
According to Laporta, FIFA’s checklist involves a lot more than just the stadium itself. For a venue to host a World Cup final, they’re demanding that the entire surrounding area be completely overhauled to meet their standards. “FIFA asks that everything around the stadium be adapted, the surroundings, the campus and the esplanade all need to be prepared.”
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Why Camp Nou is in the conversation
Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are teaming up to host the 2030 World Cup, and the race to land the final is already on. While Barcelona’s revamped Spotify Camp Nou is a top contender, it’s facing stiff competition from Madrid and the ambitious Grand Stade Hassan II project in Morocco.
Laporta’s words have both ambition and realism in them. Barcelona wants the final, but the bid depends on infrastructure upgrades, planning approvals and compliance with FIFA standards. Those include transport access, fan zones, security perimeters and surrounding facilities capable of handling a global event.
The road to the 2030 World Cup final is still wide open. While the dream is alive for the Camp Nou, it’s far from a done deal, especially with Morocco being a serious rival for the hosting rights in Grand Stade Hassan II.
