FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly considering offering Morocco the hosting of the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for a public declaration of support ahead of the next FIFA presidential elections, according to N12 citing a report in the Times. Assessments until now had indicated the final would be held in Madrid.
According to a report by N12 citing the Times, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering a dramatic move to secure his position: offering Morocco the hosting of the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for a public declaration of support ahead of the next FIFA presidential elections. The Times report, attributed to sources, describes the move as a 'desperate step' by Infantino, who is under fire following the collapse of his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. The Zioneer reported earlier this week that Infantino convened an emergency meeting in Morocco after the plan collapsed. Until now, assessments had indicated the 2030 final would be held in Madrid. The report has not been confirmed by FIFA or the Moroccan football federation.
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