FIFA World Cup 2030: Complete Guide to All 23 Stadiums in Spain, Portugal and Morocco
Complete guide to all 23 FIFA World Cup 2030 stadiums. Every venue in Spain (11), Portugal (3) and Morocco (6), plus the three centenary stadiums in South America — capacity, location and what to expect.
FIFA confirmed the full list of 23 proposed stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2030 at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress in December 2024. The tournament spans Spain (11 venues), Portugal (3 venues), Morocco (6 venues) and three centenary match venues in South America.
Here is the complete guide to every stadium.
Spain — 11 stadiums
Spain hosts the bulk of the tournament and has the most venues of any co-host. Two cities — Madrid and Barcelona — have two stadiums each.
Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid
Capacity: 81,044 Club: Real Madrid
The most famous stadium in the world will return to the World Cup stage having previously hosted the 1982 World Cup final. The Bernabéu was completely renovated between 2021 and 2023 — it now has a retractable pitch, a retractable roof, full acoustic control, and a completely redesigned interior that makes it one of the most technologically advanced sports venues on earth. Expected to host the 2030 World Cup final.
The Bernabéu is on Metro Line 10 (Santiago Bernabéu station) — a 10-minute ride from Puerta del Sol in central Madrid.
Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano — Madrid
Capacity: 70,000 Club: Atlético de Madrid
The Metropolitano opened in 2017 and hosted the 2019 Champions League final. Spain's third largest stadium is in the eastern part of Madrid, accessible by Metro Lines 7 and 9. Expected to host semi-final or quarter-final matches.
Camp Nou — Barcelona
Capacity: 105,000 (projected post-renovation) Club: FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona's ground is the largest stadium in Europe post-renovation. The Nou Camp underwent major construction works through 2025–2027 and is expected to reach a record 105,000 seats on completion — making it the largest venue at FIFA 2030. Previously hosted five World Cup matches at the 1982 edition, plus two Champions League finals.
Metro Lines 3 and 5 serve the Collblanc and Les Corts stations adjacent to the ground.
RCDE Stadium — Barcelona
Capacity: 40,000 Club: RCD Espanyol
The second Barcelona stadium joins Camp Nou in giving the city two venues. Opened in 2009 and named the Best Sports Facility in the world in 2010. Located in Cornellà de Llobregat, easily accessible from central Barcelona by Metro.
Estadio de La Cartuja — Seville
Capacity: 60,000 Club: Spain national team (no permanent club tenant)
La Cartuja has hosted all of Spain's international matches in Seville for two decades and was a Euro 2020 venue. The ground sits on Cartuja Island in the Guadalquivir river — a 20-minute walk across the pedestrian bridge from the historic city centre. Expected to host group stage and knockout matches.
La Rosaleda — Málaga
Capacity: ~35,000 Club: Málaga CF
One of the 1982 World Cup venues, La Rosaleda returns 48 years later. The stadium is in the city centre of Málaga — a coastal city on the Costa del Sol with excellent international air connections. A welcome addition for fans who want beach, culture and football combined.
Estadio de Anoeta — Donostia-San Sebastián
Capacity: ~40,000 Club: Real Sociedad
The Basque city of San Sebastián — known internationally as Donostia — gets its first World Cup venue. The Basque region has two stadiums in the tournament (with Bilbao's San Mamés). San Sebastián is one of the finest food cities in Europe: more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere else in the world.
San Mamés — Bilbao
Capacity: 53,289 Club: Athletic Club
The "Cathedral" of Basque football. Athletic Club play in a unique tradition of fielding only players of Basque origin — the stadium's atmosphere reflects a regional identity and passion that is unlike any other club ground in Spain. San Mamés was denied its Euro 2020 hosting duties due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions — the 2030 World Cup is its belated arrival on the global stage.
Estadio Riazor — A Coruña
Capacity: ~34,600 Club: Deportivo de La Coruña
Galicia's sole World Cup stadium. A Coruña is a beautiful Atlantic city in the far northwest of Spain — cooler and wetter than the southern venues but atmospheric and relatively uncrowded by tourist standards.
Nueva Romareda — Zaragoza
Capacity: 43,000 (post-renovation) Club: Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza hosted the 1982 World Cup and returns in 2030 with a renovated and expanded ground. The city sits between Madrid and Barcelona on the high-speed rail corridor — an easy side trip from either city.
Estadio Gran Canaria — Las Palmas, Canary Islands
Capacity: ~32,000 Club: UD Las Palmas
The only island venue of the tournament. The Canary Islands are Spanish territory but geographically off the coast of West Africa — making this the closest FIFA 2030 venue to West African fan markets. Flight time from Lagos: approximately 5 hours. An excellent choice for Nigerian or Ghanaian fans who want a Spanish World Cup experience with shorter flights.
Portugal — 3 stadiums
Portugal's three venues are split between Lisbon (two) and Porto (one). A Schengen visa covers both countries.
Estádio da Luz — Lisbon
Capacity: 64,642 Club: SL Benfica
"The Stadium of Light" has hosted three major European finals including Euro 2004 (where Greece beat hosts Portugal). A UEFA 5-star rated venue in the northwestern suburb of Benfica, directly accessible by Metro Blue Line to Colégio Militar/Luz station. One of the finest club grounds in Europe.
Estádio José Alvalade — Lisbon
Capacity: ~50,000 Club: Sporting CP
Lisbon's second stadium gives the city two World Cup venues. Alvalade is in the northern part of Lisbon — it is a modern arena that hosted four Euro 2020 matches including both semi-finals. Adjacent to the University of Lisbon campus, 20 minutes from central Lisbon by Metro.
Estádio do Dragão — Porto
Capacity: 50,033 Club: FC Porto
Porto's ground hosted the 2021 Champions League final (Chelsea v Manchester City). A modern stadium opened specifically for Euro 2004. Metro Blue Line (E line) station sits directly outside the ground — 20 minutes from central Porto.
Morocco — 6 stadiums
Morocco's six venues are the most culturally diverse in the tournament. The Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca will be the tournament's centrepiece.
Grand Stade Hassan II — Casablanca
Capacity: 115,000 (projected) Status: Under construction
When completed, the Hassan II Stadium will be the largest football stadium ever built, surpassing North Korea's Rungrado May Day Stadium. Designed by Populous (architects of Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), the ground features a retractable roof, cooling technology, traditional Moroccan geometric pattern design, and an integrated tramway connection. Expected to host the World Cup final or a semi-final, plus the opening ceremony.
The stadium is on the outskirts of Casablanca — a new tramway line is being built to connect it to the city centre.
Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium — Rabat
Capacity: 65,000 (post-renovation) Status: Renovation and expansion underway
Morocco's national stadium and the regular home of the Atlas Lions national team. Located in the Agdal district of Rabat — the capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tramway serves the stadium area. Expected to host group stage and knockout matches.
Grand Stade de Marrakech — Marrakech
Capacity: 45,000 (expansion planned) Status: Expansion underway
Set against the Atlas Mountain backdrop, the Marrakech stadium will be expanded for 2030. The home of Kawkab Athletic Club sits on the edge of the city — 8km from the famous Djemaa el-Fna square. Group stage matches expected.
Ibn Batouta Stadium — Tangier
Capacity: 65,000 Status: Targeted upgrades
Named after the 14th-century Tangier-born explorer who traversed the known world, this 65,000-seat stadium is already one of the most modern in Africa, having hosted FIFA Club World Cup matches. Tangier's extraordinary location — 14km from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar — makes it unique among all World Cup venues. Fans can take a 35-minute fast ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier and cross continents for a match.
The Al Boraq high-speed train connects Tangier to Casablanca in 2 hours 10 minutes, and to Rabat in 1 hour 15 minutes.
Stade de Fès — Fez
Capacity: 45,000 (new build planned) Status: New construction
The new Fez stadium is purpose-built for FIFA 2030. Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital is home to the University of Al-Qarawiyyin — founded in 859 AD and the oldest continuously operating university in the world. The city's Fès el-Bali medina is the largest car-free urban area on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Group stage matches expected.
Stade Adrar — Agadir
Capacity: 70,000 (post-expansion) Status: Expansion underway
Agadir is Morocco's premier beach resort city — over 300 days of sunshine annually and 9km of Atlantic coastline. The Stade Adrar will be expanded to 70,000 seats for 2030. An extraordinary venue for a World Cup match: sea breeze, mountain views, and 70,000 people watching football under the Moroccan sun.
Centenary match stadiums — South America
Three matches are played in South America to mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup.
Estadio Monumental — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Capacity: 84,567 Club: River Plate
Argentina's largest stadium and one of the great football grounds of South America. River Plate's "Monumental" will host the Argentine centenary match. Argentina are the reigning world champions (Qatar 2022) — a centenary match at home in front of 84,000 will be one of the most emotionally charged fixtures of the entire tournament.
Estadio Centenario — Montevideo, Uruguay
Capacity: ~60,000 (post-renovation projected) Club: Uruguay national team / Peñarol
The most historically significant venue in the tournament. The Centenario was built in 1930 specifically for the first World Cup and named in honour of Uruguay's 100th anniversary of independence. It hosted the first World Cup final — Uruguay 4-2 Argentina on 30 July 1930. Now, exactly 100 years later, the centenary match returns to this stadium. A UNESCO-listed stadium. The stadium also houses the Museo del Fútbol — the world's most significant football museum.
Estadio Nacional del Paraguay — Asunción, Paraguay
Capacity: ~36,000 Club: Paraguay national team
Paraguay's national stadium will host the country's first ever World Cup match. Paraguay is the home of CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation — hosting a centenary match recognises that administrative history. Asunción is a compact, undervisited South American capital: an ideal off-the-beaten-path FIFA 2030 experience.
What this means for fans
23 stadiums across 6 countries means you have more choice than any previous World Cup. A few key things to note:
Morocco has the most versatile combination of venue quality and cost. Five of its six stadiums are brand new or substantially rebuilt. The sixth (Hassan II) will be the world's largest. And Morocco is visa-free for most African passport holders, significantly cheaper than Spain or Portugal, and directly accessible from Lagos, Accra and Nairobi.
The Canary Islands venue (Gran Canaria) is the best-kept secret. If you're travelling from West Africa, a Spanish island that's geographically off the African coast — about 5 hours from Lagos — gives you a World Cup match in Spain without the flight time or Schengen application complexity of mainland Spain.
Tangier is the world's most unique sports venue location. A 35-minute ferry from Spain, on the African continent, 65,000 seats. The Al Boraq high-speed train then takes you to Casablanca in 2 hours. You can be in Spain for a morning match and Morocco for an evening one.
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