According to a report by Barca Universal on Monday November 9, 2026, FIFA officials have visited Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou as the race to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final continues.

The stadium is competing with Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and Morocco’s Hassan II Stadium for the prestigious hosting opportunity. The inspection could prove important as FIFA moves closer to selecting the venue for the tournament’s final.

The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. However, FIFA has yet to confirm where the final match will take place. All three stadiums have emerged as leading candidates, with Camp Nou receiving significant attention from Barcelona’s leadership.

According to AS, FIFA representatives arrived at Camp Nou on Monday for an inspection. Officials from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Barcelona also participated in the visit. Club president Joan Laporta was among those present as the delegation assessed the facilities.

The inspection is expected to cover several important areas beyond the playing surface. FIFA officials typically examine the stadium’s condition, surrounding infrastructure and available facilities. Hotels, transport connections, hospitals and communication services are also considered when evaluating a potential World Cup final venue.

However, Barcelona still have considerable work to complete before Camp Nou can reach its intended standard. Renovation activities are expected to continue throughout the coming year and into 2027. These developments form part of the ambitious Espai Barça project, which aims to transform the stadium into one of the world's leading sporting venues.

There is also considerable debate in Spain over whether Camp Nou or the Santiago Bernabeu should stage the historic final. FIFA will ultimately make the decision after assessing the competing venues.

Laporta has been actively campaigning for Barcelona to secure the hosting rights. He believes Camp Nou will be ready to operate at full capacity by 2030 once the renovation project is completed.