Keywords: Sports infrastructure


Morocco begins construction of international broadcasting center for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco has officially launched the construction of its International Broadcasting Center (IBC) in Casablanca, marking another major milestone in the country's preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The project has entered its construction phase following the......

Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That......

Morocco invests nearly 600 million dirhams in Meknes Grand Stadium project

The Fès-Meknès Regional Council has approved a major sports infrastructure project involving the construction of the Grand Stadium of Meknes, with a total estimated cost of nearly 600 million Moroccan dirhams, as part of a broader package of regional development agreements. The decision......

Gaza hosts first football tournament in over two years

On a patch of artificial turf surrounded by rubble and shattered buildings, Gaza held its first organized football tournament in more than two years on Tuesday, as local teams took to a makeshift field in the ruins of the Tal al-Hawa district in Gaza City. Jabalia Youth faced Al-Sadaqa, while Beit Hanoun......

Sébastien Desabre: Morocco a driving force for African Football development

Sébastien Desabre, coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team, praised Morocco as a driving force for football development in Africa, highlighting the country's world-class sports infrastructure. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of......

Saudi Arabia adjusts World Cup stadium plans amid fiscal pressures

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to host a record-breaking football spectacle in 2034 are entering a more cautious phase as the kingdom reassesses its approach to infrastructure development. Authorities have scaled back some stadium designs, adjusted budgets, and delayed construction timelines to......

Sports infrastructures: Morocco confirms its status as an international reference

Morocco is strengthening its position as a global benchmark in sports infrastructure through a continuous and ambitious modernization program, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. With the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and......

Fouzi Lekjaa: Morocco’s success in organizing AFCON 2025 is a victory for all Africa

Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), stated on Wednesday in Salé that Morocco’s successful organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be “not only a victory for the Kingdom but a success for the entire African continent.” During......

Rabat’s transformation into a sports capital ahead of AFCON 2025

Rabat is positioning itself as Morocco's premier sports city as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21, 2025, to January 19, 2026. Historically regarded as a quiet administrative capital, Rabat has undergone a remarkable transformation, blending state-of-the-art......