The World Cup trophy arrived in Barcelona on Monday as part of the traveling exhibition Reyes del Mundo, prompting city officials to formally stake a claim for the Spotify Camp Nou to host the final of the 2030 tournament, [elperiodico.cat] reported.
Barcelona Mayor Sets Sights on the 2030 Final at Spotify Camp Nou
During a presentation ceremony at city hall, Barcelona Jaume Collboni addressed Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rafael Louzán directly regarding the city’s ambitions for the tournament’s final, [elperiodico.cat] reported. Collboni stated that municipal leaders are actively working toward securing the fixture scheduled for July 21, 2030, expressing a desire for the Spanish national team captain to lift the trophy at the stadium.
“We would like that on July 21, 2030, the day the final will be played, this Cup is at the Camp Nou and that the captain of the Spanish national team lifts it,” Collboni said, according to [elperiodico.cat]. The mayor defended the city’s bid by pointing to stadium infrastructure improvements, asserting that Barcelona will possess the premier football venue in Europe.
RFEF President Louzán responded to the request by acknowledging that the venue remains a viable option for the fixture, [elperiodico.cat] reported. Louzán highlighted ongoing collaboration between the local municipality, FC Barcelona, and the federation, noting their joint work preparing for the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the same stadium.
Catalan Representation and Exhibition Details
Discussions during the event also emphasized the contribution of Catalan players to the national team’s recent successes, [elperiodico.cat] reported. Catalan Football Federation Joan Soteras and regional Sports Berni Álvarez noted that nine Catalan players featured in the recent squad, citing the youth development work producing athletes such as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and Joan Garcia.
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta attended the presentation alongside former RCD Espanyol players Rafa Marañón and Joan Capdevila, a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad in South Africa, [elperiodico.cat] reported. The exhibition Reyes del Mundo features match-worn boots, tournament awards including Rodri’s best player trophy and Unai Simón’s Golden Glove, and the championship trophy itself.
Public Viewing Schedule and Club Access
The trophy remained on display at Barcelona City Hall for public viewing following an in-person registration requirement, [elperiodico.cat] reported. The exhibition moves to the headquarters of the Catalan Football Federation on November 4 and November 5, where it will be made accessible to representatives from the region’s 1,400 football clubs. Viewing hours at the federation headquarters are scheduled from 10:00 to 20:00 local time on Tuesday, and from 10:00 to 14:00 local time on Wednesday.
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