The report says the Spanish delegation arrived at around 10:30 p.m. on July 15, shortly after beating France 2-0 in the semi-final. The entire hotel has reportedly been reserved for players, coaches, staff and relatives, creating a controlled environment before the biggest fixture of the tournament.
Sica said he did not know precisely when the delegation would leave. That timing is expected to depend on the result at the final, which is scheduled for 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium, temporarily known during the tournament as New York New Jersey Stadium.
For a team preparing for such a high-pressure occasion, the value of a private hotel extends beyond accommodation. Familiar routines, restricted access and proximity to the stadium can help preserve focus during the final days of a major tournament.
The MC Hotel already had recent football experience before Spain arrived. The property hosted teams during the 2025 Club World Cup and reportedly underwent an intensive review covering security, staffing and other requirements for international delegations.
During the World Cup, the hotel has also welcomed Germany, England and Norway before matches at the stadium. Sica described the selection as a major honour, saying, “It’s a tremendous honour to have been chosen by .”
That repeated use has turned the hotel into more than a temporary base. It has become part of the tournament’s operational network in New Jersey, where elite teams need privacy as much as comfort.
The next chapter comes on July 19, when Spain’s carefully managed stay gives way to the final itself. Whatever happens against Argentina, the MC Hotel’s role in hosting World Cup delegations will be one of the quieter stories behind the tournament’s biggest night.