Baghdad: The left-wing "Sumar" coalition has submitted a non-binding motion to the Spanish Congress of Deputies, calling for a review of Morocco's participation in hosting the 2030 World Cup, against the backdrop of what it described as "the serious events that took place at the Ceuta border".

According to Iraqi News Agency, three deputies from the United Left party (Izquierda Unida), which is part of the Sumar coalition, signed the motion alongside a fourth deputy from the parliamentary group, as reported by the Spanish newspaper "El Mundo". The coalition urged the Spanish government to formally ask the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the Spanish Football Federation, and the Portuguese government to conduct "a special review and assessment" of the current model for the joint organisation of the 2030 World Cup.

The motion highlighted that hosting the tournament demands public resources, government guarantees, and significant infrastructure investment. It also influences the international image of the host countries. Therefore, Sumar argued that all parties involved must demonstrate "effective and continuous respect for human rights, international law, and the democratic principles that must govern the work of public authorities".

Sumar also urged the Spanish government to engage the Spanish Football Federation to activate the institutional mechanisms outlined by FIFA to evaluate the country's compliance with its statutes and human rights policies. The coalition called for an independent, public, and updated study on "the human rights risks in the host countries", with results to be presented to the Spanish parliament within six months.

The motion also sought to assess "the impact of the events that took place at the Ceuta border on the human rights obligations linked to the tournament" and suggested considering further measures if "serious" violations of international obligations or human rights by any host country are confirmed.

Sumar's motion aligns with the stance of the Portuguese "Livre" party, which has also requested the Portuguese government and the Portuguese Football Federation to reconsider Morocco's involvement in co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.