FIFA in talks with Real Madrid to host 2030 World Cup final at the Santiago Bernabeu | OneFootball

Journalist Jose Felix Diaz of MARCA has shared exciting news that FIFA aims to host the final match of the 2030 World Cup at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and to make this a reality, the governing body has already approached Real Madrid to finalize an agreement.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain and despite some challenges, FIFA is optimistic about holding the final at the Bernabeu.

Interestingly, one major hurdle is the requirement to dedicate the stadium for three months, which could be problematic for Real Madrid.

However, the strong relationship between FIFA and Real Madrid is expected to facilitate the agreement.

Real Madrid are undecided

Currently, Real Madrid are hesitant to surrender their stadium for such an extended period due to the significant financial implications.

While the club acknowledges the prestige of hosting a World Cup final, negotiations are crucial to finding a solution that benefits both parties.

FIFA wants Santiago Bernabeu to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Discussions between FIFA and Real Madrid are ongoing, but many details, including financial distributions, still need to be finalized.

However, there is ample time to reach an agreement, as the final schedule for the 2026 World Cup was only released less than a year ago.

Real Madrid and FIFA working to find a solution

Both FIFA and Real Madrid are working to find a way to make the stadium available for the World Cup without disrupting the club’s activities.

There is a shared optimism that an agreement will be reached, and if the FIFA Congress ratifies the 2030 World Cup in December, the Bernabeu is set to be the centrepiece of the event.

This event is further boosted by the fact that the relationship between Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, and FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, is very strong.

Overall, while challenges remain, the collaborative spirit and mutual respect between FIFA and Real Madrid give hope that the Bernabeu will host the 2030 World Cup final, adding another chapter to its storied history.