Morocco Advances in Hosting FIFA World Cup 2030
Morocco is advancing in hosting the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, competing with Spain, after supporting the Hassan II Stadium project and large government funding in infrastructure, in addition to the strong presence of Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Moroccan Football Federation, inside the decision-making circles of FIFA and the African Union.
What happened?
Spain and Morocco are competing to host the final of the tournament, which will be held jointly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, while Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host the first three matches as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the first edition in 1930.
Why it matters for Morocco?
It seems that the Moroccan moves in the last few months have succeeded in narrowing the gap, and have pushed officials inside Spanish football to admit that the Madrid position is no longer as strong as it was 18 months ago.
What comes next?
It seems that the new Hassan II Stadium near Casablanca is the main candidate to host the final, after the Moroccan government has allocated around 1 billion euros to fund the new stadium, and is preparing to inject additional investments to build railway and highway networks, connecting the stadium to the center of Casablanca and the capital Rabat.
Recent results of the Moroccan national team
Last result: France 2-0 Morocco (2026-07-09). The Moroccan national team has had mixed results in their last 5 matches, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss (LDWDW).
What does King Mohammed VI want?
King Mohammed VI aims to turn Morocco into a football power, benefiting from the results achieved by the national teams, and investing in stadiums, training centers, and infrastructure.
Latest updates on the 2030 FIFA World Cup file
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Moroccan Football Federation since 2014, is leading the moves related to the 2030 FIFA World Cup file, based on his position as Vice-President of the African Union and member of the FIFA Council, one of the most important bodies responsible for decisions within the international union.
