Morocco climbs three places to reach 27th in the world in the RepCore Nations 2026 study. It ranks ahead of all the African and Arab countries evaluated, driven in particular by the improvement in its technological image and its international sporting performances.
The European Commission establishes a direct link between youth unemployment, the mobilizations that emerged in Morocco in late 2025 and the country’s stability. Brussels is releasing 16 million euros, but is placing greater emphasis on civic participation, sport and culture than on the direct creation of jobs.
The political battle launched in Spain against Morocco’s place in the 2030 World Cup could end up costing Spanish companies dearly. Rabat has imposed no sanctions, but the possibility of reviewing future contracts is now being openly discussed.
In Casablanca, preparations for the 2030 World Cup are accelerating demolition operations that began long ago. An analysis of satellite images conducted by the Belgian daily De Standaard shows that more than 15 hectares disappeared in less than a year within the Avenue Royale area.
Morocco is turning the 2030 World Cup into a powerful tool for development and international influence. But a German report takes a much more critical view of this strategy, arguing that major projects and sports infrastructure sometimes compete with more urgent social needs.
In Morocco, a setback becomes a doubt about 2030. A success becomes a threat to Spain. For several months, the same pattern has kept resurfacing in part of the Spanish debate, almost always with the same destination: the World Cup final.
Road access to the future Hassan II grand stadium in Benslimane will be significantly upgraded. Among the planned works is the construction of three lanes in each direction on RP3308, between the Mohammedia-Est interchange and RN1.
Vox and Sumar, situated at opposite extremes of Spanish politics, are separately calling for Morocco’s participation in the 2030 World Cup to be reconsidered. The Ceuta crisis provides them with opposing arguments for reaching the same conclusion.
One day after The Times revealed Casablanca as the favorite to host the final of the 2030 World Cup, the trend is reportedly reversed. According to Spanish public radio RNE, Madrid’s Santiago-Bernabéu has reportedly regained the advantage.
The 2030 World Cup final has not yet been awarded, but the Spanish debate is already casting suspicion on a possible choice of Casablanca. A mechanism reminiscent of the Senegalese federation’s communications before facing Morocco in the AFCON final.
FIFA has not yet chosen the stadium for the 2030 World Cup final. But the accusation targeting Gianni Infantino is already weakening Casablanca: any decision in Morocco’s favor can now be presented as the result of a political deal.
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.