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FIFA to Inspect Moroccan Stadiums Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

Morocco is approaching a crucial milestone in its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as international football officials prepare to assess the stadiums and supporting infrastructure proposed for the tournament. Inspection visits scheduled for November and December 2026 will help determine which......

Luis de la Fuente Named 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Coach of the Year After Spain’s World Cup Triumph

Luis de la Fuente has been named Men’s Coach of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, adding another major distinction to a period of sustained success with Spain’s national football team. The Spanish manager received the award at the ceremony held in London on October 26, following......

Morocco U-17 Women Prepare for North Korea Clash in World Cup Round of 16

Morocco’s under-17 women’s national football team will return to action on Wednesday, October 28, with a challenging Round of 16 encounter against North Korea at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time, as the young Atlas Lionesses seek to......

Morocco U-17 Women Qualify for World Cup Round of 16 After Dramatic Group-Stage Battle

Morocco’s under-17 women’s national team has secured a place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, ensuring that the host nation will continue its campaign in the knockout stage despite a challenging end to the group phase. The Atlas Lionesses confirmed their......

Morocco Plans FIFA Tax Breaks Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

Morocco is preparing a special tax and customs framework for FIFA and a range of organisations involved in the 2030 World Cup, under measures included in the country’s draft Finance Bill for 2027. The proposed provisions are intended to facilitate preparations for the tournament and related events,......

Morocco U-15 Team Opens FIFA World Cup Campaign With 2-0 Victory Over the Philippines

Morocco’s under-15 national football team began its campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival with a convincing 2-0 victory over the Philippines on Saturday, October 24, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Two first-half goals secured the result and gave the young Atlas Lions a positive start to the......

Morocco U-17 Women Suffer 5-1 Defeat to Argentina as World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance

Morocco’s U-17 women’s national team suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Argentina on Friday, October 23, in their final Group A fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The result left the host nation in third place and forced the young Atlas Lionesses to wait for the outcome......

Morocco Secures AS Monaco Prospect Yasir Aktas Ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Morocco has strengthened its youth football prospects with the decision of Yasir Aktas, a promising player associated with AS Monaco, to represent the North African country internationally. His choice comes as the Moroccan under-17 national team prepares for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled......

UEFA Sends 42 Questions to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over Governance Controversies

The relationship between European football’s governing body and FIFA is facing renewed strain after UEFA submitted 42 questions demanding explanations about a series of contentious decisions under president Gianni Infantino. The international football federation has been given until November 2......