FIFA set to inspect the Spotify Camp Nou as potential venue for 2030 World Cup | Barca Universal

"FIFA will also inspect other major venues, including the Santiago Bernabeu, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, La Romareda, Estadio de Gran Canaria, Estadio de La Cartuja, Riazor Stadium, San Mames, and Anoeta. In Barcelona, FIFA will also evaluate the RCDE Stadium as a potential secondary venue."

"Although the final list of venues will not be confirmed until December 2026, the revamped Camp Nou is already seen as one of the strongest contenders to host the World Cup final, competing mainly with the Bernabeu. FIFA will analyse infrastructure, construction progress, logistics, and legal and fiscal frameworks before selecting the final host venues in December 2026."

"The third tier of seating is progressing quickly, and the facade panels are visibly rising. The immediate objective is to reach 62,000 spectators once the Barcelona city council grants the Phase 1C occupancy license, which will reopen the Gol Nord section. Ultimately, the stadium will reach a full capacity of 105,000 spectators."

FIFA's technical delegation will conduct detailed inspections of candidate venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup across Spain and Portugal beginning next week. Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou is scheduled for inspection on March 9 and stands as one of the strongest contenders to host the World Cup final, competing primarily with Santiago Bernabeu. The stadium will become Europe's largest football venue upon completion with a capacity of 105,000 spectators. FIFA will also evaluate other major Spanish venues including Santiago Bernabeu, Metropolitano, La Romareda, and San Mames. The inspection process will assess infrastructure, construction progress, logistics, and legal frameworks, with final venue selections confirmed in December 2026. Camp Nou's renovation has advanced significantly, with the third tier progressing and facade panels rising.

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