Keywords: 2030 World Cup


Russian ambassador praises Morocco’s stability and economic growth

Morocco’s economic resilience and political stability have been highlighted by Russia’s ambassador to the Kingdom, who described bilateral relations as dynamic and steadily expanding. In remarks published by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Ambassador Vladimir Baybakov emphasized the......

Morocco secures €270 million from AfDB to upgrade airport infrastructure

Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),......

Morocco’s fiscal outlook steady as protests wane, says Fitch

Morocco’s 2026 draft budget reflects a commitment to fiscal discipline, despite the nationwide protests that took place in September, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency affirmed Morocco’s “BB+” credit rating with a Stable Outlook in September, highlighting that the government’s......

SGTM prepares Casablanca IPO to fund $3.4 billion construction boom

Moroccan construction giant SGTM is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange as it seeks funding to support a record-breaking $3.4 billion order book. The company, which has secured contracts worth MAD 34 billion as of September, aims to sustain its rapid expansion......

Morocco and Spain deepen economic partnership ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco and Spain are moving to strengthen their economic ties as both nations prepare to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal. The initiative reflects a shared vision for sustainable growth and deeper regional integration. Morocco’s General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises......

Morocco targets unified and sustainable mobility system for 2030 World Cup

Morocco is advancing its development strategy to meet global benchmarks as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, said Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics. Speaking at the international seminar “Accessibility and Mobility in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas: Challenges and......

Public-private partnerships set the stage for Morocco’s sustainable World Cup legacy

As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the event brings more than just athletic anticipation. It presents a rare opportunity for the nation to accelerate its green transition while addressing large-scale infrastructure needs. Policymakers, investors, and......

FIFA debates 64-team expansion for historic 2030 World Cup across three continents

FIFA is considering a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, doubling the size of the tournament within eight years. The edition is already set to break new ground as the first World Cup hosted across three continents, with Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as the main hosts, and Argentina, Uruguay,......

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal advance preparations for 2030 World Cup

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch joined Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in New York for a high-level FIFA meeting to discuss preparations for the 2030 World Cup. The tournament, set to make history as the first hosted across three continents, will......