Casablanca 'to host' 2030 World Cup final, Moroccan football boss claims
Fifa is yet to announce the venue for the 2030 World Cup final.
Fifa has dismissed claims that Morocco will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, stating that the decision has not been made yet. The Moroccan Football Federation's president, Fouzi Lekjaa, reportedly asserted at a political rally that his country had already secured the right to host the final. Morocco is set to co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal, marking only the second time an African nation will host World Cup games, following South Africa's 2010 hosting.
FIFA confirmed that the host venue for the final will be determined in due course, but the city of Benslimane, with its King Hassan II stadium, was identified as a potential location. The stadium, currently under construction near Casablanca, is designed to accommodate 115,000 spectators. FIFA has previously refuted reports suggesting that its president, Gianni Infantino, had offered Morocco the final in exchange for political backing as he campaigns for re-election next year.
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