Overview
- The Real Federación Española de Fútbol has formally requested UEFA permission to host the Nations League final four in 2027, a move announced by RFEF president Rafael Louzán after Spain’s win at Wembley.
- The bid names the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid and the José (Nuevo) Zorrilla in Valladolid as the two venues, with the federation proposing the final be played at the Bernabéu.
- UEFA rules require the final four to be hosted in the country of one of the semifinalists and for that federation to present a voluntary candidacy, so Spain’s hosting is conditional on qualifying for the semifinals and on UEFA’s approval.
- The RFEF says it is coordinating the application with Real Madrid and Real Valladolid to meet stadium and logistics requirements if the bid is accepted.
- The federation frames the request as part of a broader push to bring major finals to Spain, and the next concrete steps are quarterfinal results in March and UEFA’s formal evaluation of hosting bids.