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Host cities in Spain and Portugal

A reference page: which stadiums remain in the bid, which have withdrawn and which are waiting, as things stand today.

Last checked: November 2026

The final list of host cities had not been announced as of 12 November 2026. We show the known status of each city, without treating anything as settled. The match schedule and how matches are shared between the countries have not been published either.

Spain: nine stadiums in the bid and two new candidates

Spain's bid put forward eleven stadiums in July 2024. Málaga withdrew in July 2025 and A Coruña in March 2026. The remaining nine are still awaiting final selection, and in March 2026 the Spanish football federation proposed adding Valencia (Nou Mestalla) and Vigo (Balaídos).

In March 2026 the sports press considered five stadiums guaranteed in principle and four in doubt. No final list had been announced on the date of verification.

Portugal: Lisbon and Porto

Portugal contributes three stadiums: the Estádio da Luz and the José Alvalade in Lisbon, and the Dragão in Porto. They too are awaiting final selection.

How to connect with Morocco

From Seville, the Spanish host city closest to the Strait, Algeciras and Tarifa are about two hours away by road. From Barcelona there is a direct ferry to Tanger Med, taking a little over a day.

By air, Royal Air Maroc links Madrid, Barcelona and Seville with its Casablanca hub, and added Bilbao and Alicante in summer 2026. To cross by boat, see Crossing the Strait.

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