FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Morocco to co-host 2030 ​tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.

Key facts

  • Morocco to co-host 2030 ​tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:27:30 UTC.

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