Africa-Press – Mozambique. Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation RFEF, has announced that the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Spain, underlining the country’s credentials as a reliable host while reflecting on recent controversies that have shaken the global game. Speaking publicly, Louzán framed the decision as a recognition of Spain’s proven organizational strength and experience in delivering major sporting events at the highest level.
“The final will be played here. Spain has demonstrated its organizational capacity,” Louzán stated, projecting confidence in the country’s infrastructure, security planning, and event management. His remarks come as Spain prepares to play a central role in the historic centenary World Cup, which will be co-hosted across multiple nations but culminate on Spanish soil.
However, the announcement was not made in isolation. Louzán contrasted Spain’s readiness with the troubling scenes witnessed during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, incidents that sparked widespread debate across the football world. “We have seen scenes during the African Cup that hurt the image of world football,” he said, pointing to issues that raised questions about crowd control, safety, and overall matchday organization.
While Louzán did not single out specific actors, his comments were widely interpreted as a call for higher standards in hosting major tournaments, especially as football continues to expand its global footprint. The RFEF president stressed that events like the World Cup carry not just sporting significance but symbolic weight, shaping how the game is perceived worldwide.
