Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane: Where Does the 2030 World Cup Final Bid Stand?
A status check on Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane as a candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, pending FIFA's final decision.
Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane has taken center stage in Moroccan football discourse, after Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa announced it would host the 2030 World Cup final, as part of a joint organization between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal — even as the matter still awaits an official FIFA decision.
What has been officially announced
Lekjaa has repeatedly stated that Hassan II Stadium is the frontrunner to host the final, as part of the joint organization of the 2030 tournament between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
Competition from Spain
The final call rests with FIFA, amid reports of competition from Spain for the honor of hosting the closing match, which leaves the matter open and not yet definitively settled.
Why the controversy?
Some figures, including Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, have recently criticized announcing the stadium as the final's venue before full coordination with the Spanish and Portuguese partners, arguing the matter requires a clear negotiation process before any definitive announcement.
Key facts
- Lekjaa named Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane as the candidate for the 2030 final.
- The final decision rests with FIFA amid competition from Spain.
- The matter remains open and not yet officially settled.
- The tournament is jointly organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
