The president of the Moroccan football federation announced during an electoral rally that Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup final, which will be held in the city of Casablanca. The official made the announcement as part of his campaign for the leadership of the federation.
The 2030 World Cup will be co-organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, in a joint bid involving the three countries. The choice of Casablanca as the venue for the final would represent an important milestone for Moroccan football.
However, FIFA subsequently denied the announcement made by the president of the Moroccan football federation. The highest authority in international football did not confirm that the final would be held in Casablanca.
The episode generated controversy, since the announcement was made in an electoral context and not through the official channels of FIFA or the federations involved in the organization of the tournament.
