After Stadium Flaws Revealed, Barcelona Mayor Announces Camp Nou Bid for 2030 World Cup Final
02 February 2026at20:23
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni announced that the Catalan city council will submit a bid to the Spanish Football Federation and FIFA to host the 2030 World Cup final.
Upon completion of its renovation works, Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium will become the largest stadium in Spain, with a capacity of 104,000 spectators.
The stadium, home to FC Barcelona, had recently faced widespread criticism following the appearance of several defects in its roof, surroundings, and private facilities.
Camp Nou will compete to host the 2030 World Cup final alongside the Santiago Bernabéu stadium and Morocco's Hassan II Stadium, which leads the race with a planned capacity of 115,000 spectators.
Q&A
What is the latest update on Camp Nou's bid for the 2030 World Cup final?
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni confirmed the city council will submit a bid for Camp Nou to host the 2030 World Cup final, following its planned renovation to become Spain's largest stadium.
Which stadiums are competing with Camp Nou to host the 2030 World Cup final?
Camp Nou is competing against the Santiago Bernabéu stadium and Morocco's Hassan II Stadium, with the latter currently leading the race due to its planned 115,000 spectator capacity.
