On Mercredi, the FIFA World Cup 2030 delegation continued its inspection tour of candidate cities, visiting Zaragoza before moving on to Madrid to evaluate key stadiums for the upcoming tournament. The delegation’s technical team examined the progress of renovations at La Romareda stadium, a project currently running slightly behind schedule but expected to be completed by FIFA’s 2029 deadline.
FIFA’s final decision on the host cities will be confirmed in the second quarter of 2027, with the official announcement slated for March 18. No preliminary information is expected to be released prior to that date.
Critical Inspections in Madrid
Following their visit to Zaragoza, the FIFA delegation arrived in Madrid, where they were welcomed by Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Espagnol Football Federation (RFEF). Recognizing the importance of this phase in the World Cup preparation, Louzán chose to remain in Madrid to host the FIFA officials rather than travel to Prague for Spain’s upcoming match.
During the visit, the delegation inspected the Santiago Bernabéu stadium on Jeudi and planned to assess the Metropolitano stadium the following day. The Santiago Bernabéu, home to Real Madrid, is a pivotal venue in Spain’s bid, regarded as a leading candidate to host the tournament final.
Alongside the Bernabéu, Spain also boasts Camp Nou as a strong contender for hosting the final. The FIFA delegation visited Camp Nou earlier this week, confirming that it meets the necessary requirements.