Spain’s PM vows «great success» for 2030 World Cup

The 2030 FIFA World Cup, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as the sole candidate approved by the FIFA Council, will be a «great success», Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared during a joint press conference in Madrid with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

«The 2030 World Cup will be a great success because our three countries—Portugal, Spain, and Morocco—share a deep societal love for football», Sanchez said.

«We have a long and proven history of organizing sporting events, showcasing our organizational capacity that few countries can match», the Spanish Prime Minister added. «I am confident the World Cup will be a great organizational success, working alongside Morocco».

Montenegro echoed these sentiments, reiterating the «full commitment» of all three countries.

«We will dedicate all our efforts to ensure the success of the 2030 World Cup», the Portuguese official said. Portugal, Spain, and Morocco «are convinced of the event's significance, not only in sports but also economically and culturally, offering unique opportunities», he continued. «It will be a chance to showcase the values we share in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to the world».