A delegation from FIFA is currently conducting an inspection visit in Morocco as part of the evaluation process for the joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco shares with Spain and Portugal. The visit, a standard procedure for all bidding nations, involves assessing stadiums, infrastructure, and operational plans.
The inspection comes after a period of heightened scrutiny for Moroccan football. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has faced recent governance challenges, including a brief suspension by FIFA in late 2025 over third-party interference, which was swiftly resolved. Furthermore, Morocco's hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was marred by a fatal stampede at a stadium in Casablanca, raising questions about crowd management and safety protocols.
Morocco's bid, part of the 'Yalla 2030' project, is competing against a joint bid from South American nations. The FIFA Congress is scheduled to appoint the host(s) in late 2026. The current inspection is a critical step in demonstrating the bid's viability and addressing past concerns to secure the tournament for the tri-continental partnership.
