The storm has not yet settled; FIFA is officially accused of fixing the World Cup final

Following accusations that Gianni Infantino offered the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco to secure backing for his re-election, FIFA is now embroiled in heated debate.

The competition to host the 2030 World Cup final match has suddenly intensified after FIFA President Gianni Infantino was accused of offering the most important game to Morocco in exchange for support in the upcoming election.

According to The Times, Infantino called a meeting with senior FIFA officials in Rabat amid intense pressure regarding the commercialization of tournaments. Sources from the British newspaper claim that the FIFA chief wanted Morocco to publicly endorse his continued presidency.

In return, Infantino is accused of promising that the Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca would host the 2030 World Cup final. The facility, with an expected capacity of around 115,000 seats, is being built by Morocco and is seen as the biggest rival to the Santiago Bernabéu in this competition.

FIFA immediately denied the above information. A spokesperson for the organization stated: "Claiming that the FIFA President promised the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup final is false and misleading." FIFA stated that the venue for the final has not yet been decided and will be announced at the appropriate time.

Despite the denial, the accusation has sparked strong reactions from Spain. The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón, emphasized that the Spanish government will continue to lobby for the final to be held on Spanish soil.

"We want the final to take place in our country because Spain deserves it," declared Tolón. She also highlighted Spain's experience in hosting major events, its transportation system, infrastructure, and security capabilities.

The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Louzán, has repeatedly stated that Spain will play a central role in the 2030 World Cup and believes the final will be held there. The Santiago Bernabéu is currently considered a strong candidate, but Morocco is exerting significant pressure with its Hassan II Stadium project.

The 2030 World Cup was awarded to the joint bid of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host three matches to celebrate the tournament's centenary, before the majority of the competition takes place in Europe and Africa.

No public evidence has yet confirmed any deal between Infantino and Morocco. However, the allegations from The Times, along with FIFA's response, have turned the hosting rights for the final into one of the most controversial issues ahead of the 2030 World Cup.