Political calls from Portuguese and Spanish opposition parties in early August 2026 have spotlighted Morocco’s co-host status for the 2030 World Cup, citing the Ceuta migration crisis, Western Sahara policies, and human rights concerns as reasons to exclude the North African nation and shift to a Spain-Portugal-only arrangement. These non-binding motions from LIVRE, Podemos, and Vox reflect bilateral tensions but lack support from national governments or FIFA. Broader context includes the recently resolved UEFA boycott over FIFA governance and ongoing debates about the final venue, where Morocco is pushing its new 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca against Spanish candidates. No official FIFA action has targeted any host removal, underscoring the stability of the tri-nation bid despite sporadic political friction.