Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa stated the 2030 World Cup final will be held at the under-construction Hassan II Stadium near Casablanca.
Key facts
- •The proposed venue, Hassan II Stadium, is located in Ben Slimane province, approximately 55 kilometers from Casablanca.
- •The stadium is designed to have a capacity of around 115,000 spectators.
- •Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal.
- •FIFA has not yet officially selected the host city for the 2030 World Cup final.
- •The 2030 tournament marks the centenary of the first World Cup held in 1930.
Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa announced on Thursday that the 2030 FIFA World Cup final is set to take place at the Hassan II Stadium in Ben Slimane province. The stadium, currently under construction near Casablanca, is expected to hold approximately 115,000 spectators. While Lekjaa expressed his intent for Morocco to host the final, FIFA has not yet made an official decision regarding the venue.
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Tournament Hosting and Competition
Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The tournament will also feature opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup held in 1930. Both Morocco and Spain have expressed interest in hosting the final match. Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzan previously stated that Spain intends to host the final, citing the country's capabilities. FIFA clarified last month that reports suggesting President Gianni Infantino had promised the final to Morocco were false, noting that no final decision has been reached.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
