Ceuta’s migration crisis is affecting the organization of the 2030 World Cup. In Spain and Portugal, two parties are calling for a review of the competition jointly organized with Morocco.
Gianni Infantino approaches the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 18 in Morocco in a weakened position. Serbia, Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support, while several potential successors are beginning to emerge.
Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious crisis of his presidency at FIFA. His possible downfall would not jeopardize the 2030 World Cup in Morocco , but it could deprive the Kingdom of an influential ally in its bid to host the final.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) could request up to $20 million to finance a stadium, training center or other major project . The new program remains subject to approval by FIFA member federations.
Long considered the undisputed favorite, the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium now sees Morocco making a strong comeback in the race for the 2030 World Cup final. The future Hassan II stadium in Casablanca is establishing itself as a credible candidacy.
Casablanca’s Wydad financial report does not detail either the salaries or bonuses of Hakim Ziyech and Nordin Amrabat , while the company managing the professional team shows 115.8 million dirhams in commitments.
Eliminated by France in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco did not leave empty-handed. Its performance earned the Royal Moroccan Football Federation a prize of 19 million dollars , approximately 16.7 million euros.
Despite its elimination in the quarter-finals against France, Morocco should bring 21.5 million dollars to the FRMF . The sum combines the sports bonus provided for this stage and the preparation aid paid by FIFA.
The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.
As the France-Morocco quarter-final takes place this Thursday, July 9, Moroccan supporters have taken over downtown Boston. Between chants, flags and displayed confidence, one concern keeps resurfacing: the refereeing, with the vivid memory of 2022 still fresh.
Morocco beat Canada and Brazil lost to Norway. Yet the Lions of the Atlas remain just behind the Seleção in the FIFA ranking. The explanation lies not in the sporting result, but in the calculation method used by the international body.
On the eve of the quarter-final between Morocco and France, the designation of Argentine referee Facundo Tello as the central arbiter is causing a reaction on the French side. Officially, the Blues refuse to fuel controversy, but this FIFA choice is feeding unease around the Boston clash.