FIFA releases statement on 5 August 2026 refuting claims that the president promised Morocco hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup final. Credit: Image: Legit.ng via source article · All rights reserved
Evidence ledger
What is confirmed
FIFA issued a statement on 5 August 2026 denying that Gianni Infantino promised the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco.[1][2]
What remains disputed or unverified
FIFA released a statement on 5 August 2026 stating that president Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco.[1]
Official FIFA Statement
On 5 August 2026 the governing body of football issued a statement that effectively rejects claims that its president has tried to secure a final match in Morocco for the 2030 tournament. Both the Daily Post and Legit.ng report that FIFA called the allegations “false” and “misleading”.[1][2]
In the statement, FIFA explicitly said that “It is false” about the alleged offer and urged the press to ignore unverified rumors.[1]
Clarification on Allegations
The Legit.ng article explains that FIFA denied Gianni Infantino promised Morocco hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup final, noting that such claims circulated ahead of the upcoming FIFA elections.[2]
Speculation on Election Strategy
The Daily Post quotes speculation that Infantino might have offered Morocco the final as part of a broader strategy to secure his position amid a contested election process.[1]
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