Morocco prime minister limits federation official on 2030 World Cup final venue
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has ordered the president of the Moroccan football federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, to cease public declarations regarding the hosting of the 2030 World Cup final. The directive follows comments by Lekjaa at a political event suggesting Casablanca would host the tournament's final match. Akhannouch emphasized that the venue remains subject to negotiations with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, Rafael Louzan, president of the Spanish football federation, asserted that the final should be held in Spain, citing the country's organizational capacity and status as men's world champions. FIFA has not yet determined the host venue for the final, stating that a decision will be made in due course. The tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with the opening three matches scheduled for Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
- •Aziz Akhannouch directed Fouzi Lekjaa to stop making unilateral promises about the 2030 final.
- •Spain football federation president Rafael Louzan stated the final should be held in Spain.
- •Morocco is currently constructing a stadium in Casablanca with a proposed capacity of 115,000 seats.
- •FIFA has not announced a final decision on the tournament's title match venue.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Moroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise
- 6:58 PMBBC Sport — Moroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise
"Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain.
"Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:58 PMMoroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise
Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 6:58 PMMoroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise
Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain.
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