Keywords: World Cup


Morocco: Benslimane’s Hassan II Stadium Set to Boost Raja and Wydad Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco’s ambitious preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are taking shape beyond the construction of major sporting venues. The planned Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane is increasingly being presented as a long-term investment that could reshape the sporting environment of Casablanca and provide......

Argentina: Lionel Scaloni Unveils First Squad of the Post-Messi Era

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 28-player squad for the national team's upcoming international friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica, marking the beginning of a new chapter following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. The announcement represents a significant......

FIFA in Rabat: 50 Women from Around the World Gather to Strengthen Leadership in Football

Rabat has welcomed an international gathering aimed at strengthening women's influence in football management, bringing together 50 participants from across the world for a FIFA leadership development programme. Held from October 18 to 21, 2026, the Women in Football Leadership programme brought......

Morocco–Qatar Security Cooperation: Strengthening Preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco and Qatar are seeking to deepen their security partnership as preparations intensify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Intelligence sharing, joint training and closer operational coordination are emerging as key priorities in a relationship that both countries consider essential to regional stability......

Morocco U17: Ahmed Kantari Unveils 21-Man Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Morocco’s preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 have entered a decisive phase after head coach Ahmed Kantari announced his final list of 21 players selected to represent the country at the international tournament. The squad, unveiled on Tuesday, November 3, reflects a combination......

FIFA: Gianni Infantino Faces New Scrutiny Over Alleged $4 Million Tax Payments

The financial arrangements surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino have come under renewed scrutiny following investigative revelations suggesting that football’s global governing body paid approximately $4 million in personal taxes on his behalf after he relocated to the United States. According......

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ticket Sales and Hospitality Generate Nearly $5 Billion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered an unprecedented financial windfall for world football’s governing body, with ticket sales and hospitality packages reportedly generating close to $5 billion. The figure represents a dramatic increase compared with the previous edition in Qatar and highlights......

Morocco’s Football Evolution: Mustapha Hadji Compares Ouahbi’s Strategy with Regragui’s Approach

Former Moroccan international Mustapha Hadji has offered an insight into the tactical changes shaping the Atlas Lions under head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, drawing a comparison with the approach previously implemented by Walid Regragui. In an interview with sports outlet Kooora, Hadji highlighted Ouahbi’s......

Cafu Praises Morocco’s Ambition and Preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Brazilian football legend Cafu has expressed strong confidence in Morocco’s ability to deliver an outstanding 2030 FIFA World Cup, pointing to the country’s infrastructure investments, the progress of its national team and its determination to establish itself among the leading destinations......