Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch recently urged the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF), Fouzi Lekjaa, to refrain from making promises regarding the hosting of the 2030 World Cup final. This statement comes amid discussions about the tournament being co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with the opening matches set to occur in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.

At a political rally, Akhannouch emphasized the need for respectful communication among the three nations, stating, "Do not offer to host the big final game in Morocco while we still have not discussed the matter with our allies, Spain and Portugal." He highlighted that the decision regarding the final's location is significant and should not be treated lightly.

Rafael Louzan, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has previously asserted that the final should be held in Spain, reinforcing his position with Spain's recent victory in the 2023 World Cup. Louzan expressed confidence in Spain's ability to host major events, stating, "I believe Spain's organisational capacity for major events is beyond question."

While the Moroccan government is in the process of constructing a new 115,000-seat stadium, the largest in the world, Spain's Bernabeu Stadium and Spotify Camp Nou are also undergoing renovations, with respective capacities of 83,000 and a planned 105,000.

FIFA has indicated that a decision on the final's location will be made in due course, leaving the hosting situation still very much up in the air.