Lekjaa announces it before FIFA: Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup final
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has claimed that Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup final at the upcoming Grand Stade Hassan II. FIFA has not yet officially confirmed the venue, leaving the decision in competition with bids from Spain.
Why it matters
The hosting of a World Cup final is a major geopolitical and economic event, and this premature announcement highlights the intense competition between the co-hosting nations.
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Morocco raised the stakes in the race to host the 2030 World Cup final, after Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, confirmed that the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane will host the tournament's final, even though FIFA has not yet announced the stadium that will stage the match.
Speaking at an event held by the Authenticity and Modernity Party in the city of Bouznika, Lekjaa oozed confidence about Morocco settling the battle over the most important match in the tournament.
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