Spain is currently scheduled to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup in partnership with Morocco and Portugal. However, the arrangement has drawn criticism from political figures and activists who argue that the government should reassess the partnership due to ongoing diplomatic friction between Madrid and Rabat.

The primary point of contention stems from the situation at Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast. Tensions have periodically flared over migration flows and border security, leading some critics to argue that Spain’s participation in a major international sporting event with Morocco is inappropriate given these unresolved geopolitical disputes. While the Spanish government has maintained its commitment to the joint bid, the discourse highlights the intersection of international sports diplomacy and national security concerns.

There is currently no indication that the Spanish government intends to withdraw from the bid, which is being coordinated through FIFA's broader multi-nation hosting framework. The debate remains centered on whether hosting duties should be contingent upon stable diplomatic relations or if sports should remain separate from political and border-related conflicts.