Overview

• On July 12, Mayor Francisco de la Torre announced Málaga’s formal withdrawal after consultations with Málaga CF, fan associations, the Diputación and the Junta de Andalucía.
• A planned €271 million renovation to expand La Rosaleda from 30,000 to 45,000 seats faced nearly impossible completion by December 2028, city officials say.
• Two seasons at the 12,500-seat Estadio Ciudad de Málaga risked excluding half of Málaga CF’s club subscribers, raising concerns over revenue and support.
• Spain’s organizers have begun evaluating replacement venues, with Valencia’s Nou Mestalla and Vigo’s Balaídos emerging as leading candidates.
• Local and regional authorities reaffirm a commitment to deliver a new or fully renovated stadium for Málaga CF outside of World Cup timelines to protect long-term infrastructure needs.