King of Morocco announces that FIFA has granted the organization of the 2030 World Cup to his country, Spain and Portugal
This decision of the Executive Committee of the federation International Football salutes and recognizes Morocco's place of choice in the concert of great nations.
HM King Mohammed VI announced Wednesday October 4, 2023 that the Executive Committee of FIFA has unanimously held the Morocco-Spain-Portugal file as a unique candidate for the organization of the 2030 World Cup.
This decision of the Executive Committee of the federation International Football salutes and recognizes Morocco’s place of choice in the concert of great nations.
His Majesty the King extends his congratulations to the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Portugal, while reiterating the commitment of the Kingdom of Morocco to work in perfect synergy with the authorities in charge of the file in each of the host countries.
It is appropriate to recall that HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI announced the joint candidacy of Morocco, with Spain and Portugal, to host the 2030 World Cup, on March 14, 2023 in Kigali, in a message on the occasion of the presentation of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Excellence Award for the year 2022.
In his message, the Sovereign noted that this joint bid, unprecedented in the history of soccer, will be the junction between Africa and Europe, between the North and South of the Mediterranean, and between the African, Arab and Euro-Mediterranean worlds.
The Sovereign also specified that this bid will be one of bringing together the best of both sides, and demonstrating an alliance of genius, creativity, experience and resources.
