Gran Canaria will host the 2030 Soccer World Cup

The selection of Gran Canaria as the venue for the 2030 World Cup has been received with great enthusiasm by local authorities and representatives. The news marks a historic milestone as it is the first time that the island will host several tournament matches. Local leaders, including the president of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, and the mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Carolina Darias, have highlighted the effort and preparation that has led Gran Canaria to comply with the rigorous requirements of the FIFA.

Morales has emphasized that this achievement reflects the island's ability to organize large-scale international events and its global projection. For his part, the Sports Minister, Aridany Romero, has stressed that success is the result of the joint work of various entities and compliance with the standards required by FIFA. In addition, Romero has highlighted the economic and social benefits that the World Cup will bring to the region, including job creation and economic boost.

Mayor Darias has praised the collaboration and collective effort, while José Juan Arencibia, president of the Inter-island Football Federation of Las Palmas, has highlighted the sporting importance of the event and its positive impact on the development of the Canary Islands. Together, these leaders agree that the 2030 World Cup represents a significant opportunity for Gran Canaria and the archipelago in general.