{
  "id": 6619385,
  "title": "Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/casablanca-will-host-2030-world-cup-final-says-moroccan-federation-6619385",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T17:19:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1530157/casablanca-will-host-2030-world-cup-final-says-moroccan-federation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, has revealed that the 2030 World Cup final will take place in Casablanca, according to Spanish news agency EFE. FIFA has not yet decided on the final venue, with Morocco and Spain vying for the honor. Lekjaa made the announcement during a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco, stating that the city of Benslimane, located 60km from Casablanca, will host the final. The Benslimane area is home to the US$12 billion Hassan II stadium, which is being constructed specifically for the World Cup and will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators, making it the largest football-specific stadium in the world.",
  "summary": "THE 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/casablanca-will-host-2030-world-cup-final-says-moroccan-federation",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:47:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Morocco names Casablanca as 2030 World Cup final venue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/morocco-names-casablanca-as-2030-world-cup-final-venue",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:52:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}