Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast

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

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Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.

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  • Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:16:00 UTC.

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