The president of the Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, has stated that the final of the 2030 World Cup will be held at the new Grand Stadium Hassan II, in Benslimane. However, FIFA clarifies that there is still no official decision regarding the venue.
The final of the 2030 World Cup could take place in the future Grand Stadium Hassan II, in Benslimane, according to Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, at an event in Buznika. This statement, published by expansion.com, has generated increased tension between Spain and Morocco over the event's venue.
The new stadium, which is being built about 60 kilometres from Casablanca, will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The investment in this project amounts to approximately 1 billion dollars.
However, FIFA has responded to these claims by reminding that the venue for the final has not yet been awarded and that a decision will be made in due course. This announcement comes amid a governance crisis within FIFA and at a time when Gianni Infantino, its president, is facing scrutiny over his management.
The competition for the final of the 2030 World Cup occurs within a framework where Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are organising the tournament, while Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host commemorative matches for the centenary of the event. The pressure from Morocco to present the final as a fait accompli contrasts with FIFA's cautious stance, which has yet to make a definitive decision.
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