RCDE Stadium, Camp Nou, Bernabeu, San Mames Headlines Venues For 2020 World Cup In Spain

Written by Olaleye Oluwadamilola

The stage is getting set for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, with the official list of host cities and stadiums finally confirmed. While excitement is building, there are also some surprising absences from the lineup.

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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) initially proposed 13 venues across the country. However, after discussions with FIFA and the Ministry for Sport, the final selection was narrowed down to 11. This allows other co-hosting nations, Morocco, Portugal, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, to contribute their fair share of stadiums.

The Spanish contingent boasts a mix of iconic venues and regional gems. The majestic Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid will take center stage as the grand finale host. Joining it in the capital city is the modern Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Barcelona, Spain’s cultural hub, will showcase matches at both the legendary Camp Nou and the RCDE Stadium.

Gran Canaria, the only island location, will add a touch of exotic charm to the tournament with its designated stadium. Moving north, the Basque Country provides two passionate footballing destinations: the Reale Arena in San Sebastian and the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao. Further north, the Riazor stadium in A Coruña and La Romareda in Zaragoza round out the roster.

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However, the list also reveals some notable omissions. Mestalla, the historic stadium in Valencia (Spain’s third-largest city), is a glaring absence, along with Balaidos in Vigo. In both cases, ongoing renovations and a lack of guarantees regarding infrastructure upgrades led to their exclusion. Asturias also misses out, with its two prominent stadiums, El Molinón and Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, failing to make the cut.

The most puzzling absentee is undoubtedly Valencia’s Mestalla. The city’s protracted negotiations regarding the completion of the Nou Mestalla stadium seem to have cost them a coveted World Cup spot. Despite the prestige of hosting the games, the local authorities haven’t been able to find a resolution, leaving a significant void on the map.

With the venues confirmed, anticipation continues to build for the 2030 World Cup. While some familiar names are missing, the chosen stadiums promise a thrilling tournament experience for players and fans alike.

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