Morocco steps up preparations for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030
For the World Cup, discussions centered on critical priorities such as stadium construction, infrastructure upgrades, and urban renewal, each essential to meeting international standards. As for AFCON 2025, all necessary measures are being implemented to ensure the tournament's success.
The meeting emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination and regular monitoring by all stakeholders, ensuring strict oversight of these continental and global events. Both competitions are seen as strategic opportunities to elevate Morocco's international standing and inject renewed momentum into the national economy.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, Fouzi Lekjaa, Chairman of the 2030 World Cup Committee, highlighted that the gathering followed the adoption on Thursday of the bill establishing the «Morocco 2030 Foundation».
This foundation will be responsible for coordinating efforts among domestic and international stakeholders to ensure the success of this large-scale national project.
Lekjaa added that work is already underway in several Moroccan cities to prepare for both sporting events. Regarding AFCON 2025, he affirmed that all infrastructure will be completed several months ahead of the tournament, showcasing and reinforcing the Kingdom's outstanding organizational capabilities.
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