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Basque Clubs Propose Joint San Mamés–Anoeta Bid for 2030 World Cup

The Basque institutions have formally submitted a joint bid to FIFA, combining Bilbao’s San Mamés and San Sebastián’s Anoeta as a single venue for the 2030 World Cup.

The Basque Country’s local governments, provincial councils, and football clubs—Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad—have sent a formal proposal to FIFA. The document outlines a combined bid for the 2030 World Cup, using San Mamés in Bilbao and Anoeta in San Sebastián as a joint venue. The bid reflects the region’s ongoing commitment to hosting the tournament alongside Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. xsportfeed.quest