Morocco’s central and local government officials held, on Wednesday in Casablanca, a meeting to assess the economic capital’s progress in preparing for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Chaired by Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, the meeting examined the progress of a series of development and infrastructure projects that are carried out in line with FIFA’s standards, with a special focus on stadiums, training facilities, transportation, accommodations, connectivity and sustainable practices.
Given apparent concern about meeting deadlines, the officials proposed a comprehensive management system to enhance oversight and implementation of planned projects.
Laftit called on all the parties concerned to “respect deadlines” and to ensure “vigilant monitoring” of how projects are advancing.
Casablanca is the locus of two of the most significant venues for the World Cup—the Grand Stadium in Benslimane and the Mohammed V Sports Complex—as well as the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for transmitting match broadcasts.
Morocco, which will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2030 alongside Portugal and Spain, is gearing up to deliver an unprecedented feast that will captivate the imagination of billions of fans around the world.
Driven by enthusiasm and passion for football, the North African country is transforming not only to host the prestigious tournament but also to share with the world the richness of its culture and the warmth of its hospitality.