Key Takeaways
- Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, according to the Moroccan federation chief.
- The Hassan II stadium, a $1-billion project, will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators.
- Spain and Morocco are in competition to host the final match of the tournament.
The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, according to the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa. This information was reported by the Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.
The decision comes as both Morocco and Spain are vying for the honour of hosting the final match of the tournament. Lekjaa made the announcement during a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco.
The venue for the final is set to be the province of Benslimane, which is located 60km from Casablanca. Benslimane is home to the Hassan II stadium, a $1-billion project currently under construction, with a projected capacity of 115,000 spectators. This stadium is expected to be the largest football-specific venue in the world.
The 2030 World Cup will be a unique event, with games to be held across six countries in three continents for the first time. The opening three games will take place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, while the majority of the tournament will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
Despite the competition, FIFA has yet to finalise all the cities that will host games. The organisation has not yet announced the venue of the final match, with both Morocco and Spain eager to secure the hosting rights.
In a recent development, the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s chief, Rafael Louzan, expressed his preference for Spain to host the final. He told local media earlier this month that 'Spain should host the final.'
FIFA has previously denied media reports suggesting that President Gianni Infantino had promised the final to Morocco, stating that such reports were 'false and misleading.'
The competition between Morocco and Spain to host the 2030 World Cup final highlights the global interest in this prestigious event and the strategic importance of securing such a high-profile hosting opportunity.
The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final.
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation
Spain should host the final.
Rafael Louzan, Chief of the Royal Spanish Football Federation
