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Louzán RFEF warns Morocco over 2030 World Cup final bid
Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, told AS' he is determined to keep Luis de la Fuente in charge of Spain and warned that Morocco is being touted as a possible host for the 2030 World Cup final.
In the interview Louzán addressed two key topics. They were the future of the national team under de la Fuente and the bid for the 2030 World Cup final.
He said, “There have never been any doubts about De la Fuente, and even less so now. The decision and the judgment have been absolutely spot‑on,” emphasizing the coach’s tactical reading.
Louzán added that Luis “reads every match very well, already has the plan for the next one prepared, and knows how to place the pieces.” He called him a “master” and a “ten‑out‑of‑ten person.”
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He noted that de la Fuente’s contract already includes a renewal clause. He added that the federation had carried out a “fair and necessary” extension, which he described as easy and a source of pride. Louzán said, “We have another date with history, but we also have one in 2030, and I would like Luis to be part of that moment.” He linked the coach’s tenure to the upcoming centenary tournament. When asked about Morocco’s potential role, he replied, “It seems like someone is especially fond of Morocco, right?” He indicated the North African nation is being discussed as a possible final host. He argued that a successful bid must be “perfectly united,” involving three continents and six countries working hand in hand with FIFA and governments. He noted that Spain already leads the effort with a 55 % weight. This statement underscores the federation’s confidence that there is “no justification for Spain not to host the grand final of the Centenary World Cup.” He pledged to work toward delivering the best World Cup in history with a fully united bid.