Valencia to the 2030 World Cup: Opportunity for Atleti?
The Spanish Football Federation is strongly committed to Valencia being one of the venues for the 2030 World Cup, with the Nuevo Mestalla as its main asset. Valencia fans have already shown their support during a Spanish national team training session, generating a festive atmosphere that supports the candidacy.
Valencia CF’s willingness to complete the construction of its new stadium is key to this goal. The possible inclusion of Valencia as a World Cup venue could have a direct impact on Atlético de Madrid. FIFA does not want to expand the number of venues, and would even consider reducing it.
While the Metropolitano meets all the requirements to host World Cup matches, the Federation positively values the option of Valencia, especially after the floods suffered. This could be interpreted as a diplomatic solution to balance the distribution of venues.
Atlético, which had already entered the concert business, understands that being a World Cup venue implies ceding the stadium to FIFA for a considerable time, which would directly affect its income from this concept. The Federation’s interest in Valencia could open a new scenario, motivating Atlético and balancing the balance of venues for the 2030 World Cup.
