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FIFA denies offering 2030 World Cup final to Morocco; RFEF responds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:53 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

FIFA denies offering 2030 World Cup final to Morocco; RFEF responds

Summary

FIFA has rejected claims made by The Times that it offered Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in Casablanca. The RFEF stated it has no awareness of such an offer, while the Moroccan federation also denied the report. FIFA described the information as 'false and misleading,' emphasizing no promises were made in the lead-up to elections. The decision regarding the final's location will be announced in due course. FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism following the failure of his World Cup privatization plan.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA denies offering the final to Morocco.
•RFEF claims no knowledge of any offer.
•Moroccan federation also denies the report.
•FIFA calls the claims 'false and misleading.'
•Final location announcement expected in due course.

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6:53 PMYahoo Sports — 🇪🇸 FIFA deny offering the final to Morocco; RFEF unaware

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The RFEF has responded to The Times’ exclusive report claiming that FIFA had offered Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in Casablanca. Federation sources consulted by AS say they have no knowledge of ...
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