Report Claims Infantino Offered Morocco 2030 World Cup Final for Political Support

A new report broken by Martyn Ziegler has claimed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered Morocco the chance to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for backing his bid to remain FIFA president. The allegation comes as Infantino faces growing pressure over recent controversies surrounding FIFA's leadership.

According to the report, the proposed deal would see the World Cup final played at Morocco's new Hassan II Stadium instead of Spain's Santiago Bernabéu, which had been widely expected to host the showpiece match. However, a FIFA spokesperson has denied that any such promise was made.

The claims have added to the uncertainty surrounding FIFA's leadership, with several football officials and former players reportedly calling for changes at the top of the organisation. The controversy also comes as countries and football associations weigh their support ahead of FIFA's next presidential election.

No official decision has been made on which stadium will host the 2030 World Cup final, and FIFA has not announced any change to the tournament plans.