The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced that the venue for the Copa del Rey final will remain unchanged for the next few years. Previously, the final moved between various stadiums across Spain, but recently, the RFEF has decided to consistently host the premier event in Seville.
From 2013 to 2019, the final was held at six different locations, with fans traveling from all over the country to attend matches at Mestalla, Vicente Calderon, Santiago Bernabeu, Camp Nou, Metropolitano, and Benito Villamarin. However, the previous six finals have been staged at La Cartuja in Seville, which the RFEF has informally designated as the home ground of the Spanish national team in recent times.
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On Tuesday night, Spain will face Turkiye at La Cartuja as they aim to secure qualification for the World Cup and showcase their new World Cup jersey.
RFEF Confirms Copa del Rey Final Venue for 2026-2028
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During a meeting on Monday, the RFEF board confirmed that La Cartuja will host the Copa del Rey final for an additional three years, extending the agreement through 2028. This decision was made in a hotel in Seville, as reported by Cadena SER, and RFEF President Rafael Louzan expressed his satisfaction with the decision.
“For the RFEF and for Spanish football, this is the best agreement in history regarding the Copa del Rey final. I would like to congratulate the entire RFEF technical team as well as those from the Regional Government of Andalusia and the Seville City Council who contributed to this proposal. I hope this new agreement benefits all citizens of Andalusia and the city of Seville. We’re looking forward to a fantastic final in the upcoming months.”
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Spain Gears Up for the 2030 World Cup
While the venue decision for the Copa del Rey is significant, the RFEF is primarily focused on the 2030 World Cup. Spain will co-host the tournament with Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Spain aims to secure the final match in 2030, with the Bernabeu Stadium being the front-runner for that honor, although Morocco is heavily investing in its infrastructure and stadiums to present a strong challenge.