Joan Laporta Joins Forces with Barcelona Mayor in Bid to Bring 2030 World Cup Final to Camp Nou
Barcelona are stepping up their ambition to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, with club president Joan Laporta receiving support from the city’s mayor and the Spanish Football Federation.
The Catalan club have long viewed the World Cup final as a major opportunity to showcase their renovated stadium on the global stage. Barcelona have already secured the right to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final, and they now want Camp Nou to become the centrepiece of another major international football occasion.
According to SPORT, Laporta, Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni and Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán have joined forces to support the city's ambition to stage the 2030 World Cup final.
Laporta Confident About Barcelona’s World Cup Ambition
Laporta has repeatedly expressed his desire to see the 2030 World Cup final played at Camp Nou.
However, Barcelona face competition from the Santiago Bernabéu, which is also being considered as a potential venue for the tournament’s showpiece match.
Speaking during an event at Barcelona City Hall featuring the World Cup trophy, the club president expressed optimism about the city's chances.
“We are optimistic and hope that it happens,” Laporta declared.
His comments underline Barcelona’s determination to make the renovated Camp Nou a leading venue for international football.
The stadium's modernisation is expected to strengthen its position as one of Europe's major sporting destinations, while hosting the World Cup final would represent another significant milestone for the club and the city.
Barcelona Mayor Backs Camp Nou Candidacy
Laporta's ambition has also received strong support from Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni, who wants the city to host the final on 21 July 2030.
Collboni made his position clear during the same event, expressing his hope that Spain's national team could celebrate another major triumph at Camp Nou.
“We would love July 21, 2030, the day of the World Cup final, to be at Camp Nou. And for Spain’s captain to lift the trophy here again,” the mayor explained.
He also praised the stadium and confirmed that the city intends to work towards securing the event.
“It is the best stadium and will be the best ground in Europe. We want it to host the World Cup final, and we are working to achieve that dream.”
The mayor's public backing gives Barcelona's campaign additional momentum, bringing the club and city leadership together behind the same objective.
Real Madrid and Morocco Present Major Competition
Despite the growing support for Camp Nou, Barcelona face significant competition.
Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu is another potential venue for the final, creating an important contest between Spain's two biggest football clubs.
Morocco also has ambitions to host the tournament's showpiece match, with the country reportedly putting forward the proposed Grand Stade Hassan II as its preferred venue.
Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán welcomed the possibility of Camp Nou hosting the final but stopped short of giving the stadium his exclusive backing.
“Hopefully it happens. There are possibilities,” he said.
Louzán also stressed his preference for Spain to stage the final, highlighting the importance of securing the event for the country.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco to Co-Host the 2030 World Cup
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with three additional centenary celebration matches scheduled to take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
The competition will mark 100 years since the inaugural World Cup in 1930.
With several countries and stadiums involved in the hosting arrangements, the decision over the final venue remains a major point of interest.
Barcelona believe the renovated Camp Nou can make a compelling case, particularly given its scale, history and importance to European football.
However, the presence of the Bernabéu and Morocco's proposed Grand Stade Hassan II means the Catalan club cannot take anything for granted.
Can Laporta Turn His Camp Nou Dream into Reality?
Hosting the 2030 World Cup final would be a major achievement for Laporta, Barcelona and the city.
The club have already secured the 2029 Champions League final, demonstrating their ambition to make the renovated Camp Nou a destination for football's biggest occasions.
Now, with the mayor publicly supporting the campaign and the Spanish federation acknowledging the possibility, Barcelona have important backing in their pursuit.
The final decision will depend on the tournament organisers and the official venue-selection process. Until then, Camp Nou remains one of the stadiums competing for the opportunity to host the biggest match of the 2030 World Cup.