Morocco turned football into a sport key piece show yourself to the world. This is nothing new, the Maghreb country has been working for years to turn this sport into another form of sports equipment. diplomacy. recently appointed Morocconext to you Spain And Portugalto host World Cup in 2030was seen as Big victory for Rabat. Once you’ve tried it five times, you’ll experience this international competition firsthand. But that’s not the only big event it will host in two years. Men’s African Cup and the Club World Cup in 2029.
decision Fifa It was also announced by the same institution in Morocco that the joint bid for the World Cup would be selected unanimously. A statement from King Mohammed VI from the Royal Palace is another example of the importance given to him. The monarch reiterated “the Kingdom of Morocco’s commitment to working in perfect synergy with the organizations responsible for the candidacy in each of the host countries.” A few hours after the announcement VI. Mohammed also received the president. Moroccan Football Federation.
2030 World Cup
Morocco has launched a campaign in recent months. renovation of many stadiums, We aim to expand these. one of them Tangier It is planned to increase from 62,000 places to 80,000 places. Rabat Additionally, 21,000 new seats will be added to accommodate almost 67,000 spectators. Although it will be the jewel in the crown, the new Casablanca Stadium, construction has not started yet. It will have a capacity of 93,000 people, making it the largest in the country and one of the largest on the continent.
This stadium is exactly where the Moroccan federation wants the final to be played. After learning of the decision, the president Faouzi Kekjaain a radio interview he expressed his desire to “live an extraordinary final in a stadium in Casablanca, which will be extraordinary and wonderful, honoring the whole continent and the younger generations.” Beyond expressing this desire, it is not officially known where the final will take place. It caused discomfort in Spain because they had already assumed it would be in Madrid. Besides Casablanca, Moroccan federation introduces five more venues: Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Marrakech and Fes. “There are others on what decisions will be made soon,” Kekjaa said.
Morocco is used to hosting major sporting events, such as the last World Cup it won. real Madrid In Rabat. It also hosted the African Women’s Cup of Nations last year. It is one of the countries on the continent, along with South Africa, which organized the World Cup in 2010. More infrastructure for football matches. On the continent, it was one of the leading countries in inclusion. THERE IS (Video Assistant Referee) in your national league. Morocco’s commitment to football also includes training; in 2009 Muhammad VI Football SchoolAn infrastructure that hosts a hundred students worth 13 million Euros. One of the most famous passing through this center Youssef En-NesyriCurrent striker of Sevilla. On Thursday, the Moroccan Football Federation announced the appointment of Jorge Vilda as head of the women’s team.
passion for football
In the center of Rabat, you don’t need to be dependent on the television while playing a match to know when the national team will score, just keep the windows open. Cafes are filling up and celebration sounds echo in the streets.. It’s a recurring sight when Morocco’s leading teams play important matches, albeit with less force. Barça or Madrid. Football is the king sport of the country. In the afternoon, the football fields spread throughout the neighborhoods are filled, and it becomes one of the main entertainments of young people on the streets.
One of the craziest things the country has ever experienced was when Morocco managed to come last year. advanced to the semi-finals Qatar World Cup. It was a historic achievement that paralyzed the country and plunged it into a mixture of euphoria and pride. While each match was experienced with the intensity of a final, thousands of people celebrating each victory filled the streets, honking horns and country flags wandering the streets until late at night. Most citizens had never been interested in this sport. “Lions of Atlas”The team, as it is known in Morocco, was able to follow the matches by connecting them to the television.
king’s march
Even the World Cup in Qatar was brought up for real reasons, likewise The monarch took a walk through the streets of Rabat in his car After the victory against Spain and passage to the round of 16. The Moroccan team had never managed to get this far. Although they were eventually eliminated in the semi-finals, they were welcomed as heroes in the capital a few days later. They toured the city in an open-top bus until they reached the palace.Accompanied by the mothers of the players, VI. Where he was welcomed and decorated by Muhammad. A historic achievement that the monarch used to include in his final speech during lTo the Throne Festivalan example of what the country can do.