The president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzán, has urged the Government of Spain to actively get involved in the organization of the 2030 World Cup, which will be shared with Portugal and Morocco. Louzán describes the event as a historic opportunity that cannot be wasted, highlighting the country's organizational capacity and the quality of existing stadiums. The request comes at a key moment to define the necessary deadlines and investments.
Smart stadiums and 5G connectivity as a technical foundation ⚽
To tackle an event of this magnitude, technology will be a fundamental pillar. The installation of spectator flow management systems using IoT sensors, dedicated 5G networks at each venue, and real-time data analysis platforms for security and mobility are planned. Additionally, the implementation of renewable energy systems in stadiums and augmented reality applications for the fan experience is being studied. Coordination between the three countries will require a robust and compatible telecommunications infrastructure.
The easy part: the stadiums. The hard part: the traffic jam 🚗
Louzán boasts about top-tier stadiums, and he's not wrong. But anyone who has tried to get to the Bernabéu on a Saturday knows that the real test will be surviving the traffic and public transport without losing faith in humanity. While Morocco builds from scratch and Portugal renovates, here we trust that the Spanish asphalt will hold up. Hopefully, the Government will also get involved in adding more trains, because otherwise, we'll be watching the World Cup from the car, in the bus lane.