Keywords: World Cup


Infantino praises Moroccan fans for their passionate support of the Atlas Lions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Moroccan supporters for the atmosphere they created during the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the strong backing they gave the national team throughout its campaign. In a message shared on his official social media accounts, Infantino paid tribute to the enthusiasm......

Khalid Boutaib retires from football after final season with Kawkab Marrakech

Khalid Boutaib has officially brought his professional football career to an end, closing a journey that took him through clubs in France, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco before his final season with Kawkab Marrakech. The former Morocco international announced his decision on Saturday, September 19, through......

Morocco’s Ouahbi balances 2027 ambitions with a long-term vision for 2030

Mohamed Ouahbi’s latest Morocco squad reflects a team caught between two demanding timelines: the immediate challenge of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the longer-term project leading toward the 2030 World Cup. The Moroccan coach has named 29 players for the September-October international......

Spain unveils post-World Cup squad in Ceuta amid football debate over the city

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chose Ceuta as the setting for the first squad announcement of Spain’s senior national team since its 2026 World Cup triumph, giving the event a broader dimension beyond the sporting calendar. On Friday, September 18, national coach Luis de la Fuente......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup investment boom raises fiscal risk concerns

Morocco’s preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are entering a phase of major infrastructure investment, with large-scale projects expected to reshape transport, sports facilities and other strategic infrastructure. But according to Fitch Ratings, the scale of this investment also creates potential......

Morocco strengthens its position as a football hub for African teams

Morocco is increasingly emerging as a key football destination for African national teams, with its stadiums regularly hosting international matches for countries seeking facilities that meet the standards required for continental competitions. In recent years, Moroccan stadiums have welcomed teams......

2030 World Cup Final: Spain and Morocco Step Up Battle for FIFA’s Biggest Match

The race to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final is becoming an increasingly prominent issue in Spain, with political leaders, football officials and sports authorities all making the case for the decisive match to be played on Spanish soil. The latest intervention has come from José Manuel Rodríguez......

FBI director praises Moroccan security expertise ahead of 2026 World Cup

The director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has praised the professionalism and expertise of Moroccan security officers deployed to the United States to support preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a message addressed to Moroccan police personnel sent by Morocco’s General......

Laporta pushes Camp Nou bid for 2030 World Cup final as Morocco and Madrid remain in the debate

The race over where the 2030 FIFA World Cup final should be played has gained fresh momentum after FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta publicly backed the Camp Nou as the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match. Speaking on Cadena SER’s Què T’hi Jugues programme on September......