Morocco Targets 2029 FIFA Club World Cup Hosting Rights
Rabat – Morocco is reportedly among the countries interested in hosting the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029.
Spanish sports-focused website Marca said Morocco is taking steps to explore a potential bid to host the tournament.
'Morocco has now formally entered the race for the 2029 tournament,' Marca wrote on Monday, noting that the North African country is exploring bid requirements that signal 'serious intent.'
The news outlet emphasized that Morocco's potential bid is independent from its partnership with Spain, with which the North African country will host the FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal in 2030.
In addition to Morocco, football powerhouses like Spain and Brazil are also keen to host the tournament, which reflects the 'tournament's elevated status, providing clubs and federations now see it as a crown jewel worth competing for,' Marca concluded.
Morocco has hosted several prestigious competitions and is preparing to host yet another major tournament, like AFCON, later this year, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2030.
The country's reputation as a reliable host has drawn widespread acclaim, including from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), particularly for its world-class sports infrastructure.
Earlier this month, FIFA Tournament Sub-division Director Jaime Yarza lauded Morocco's record in hosting major sporting events, describing Morocco's infrastructure as 'exceptional.'
'The infrastructure is modern and professional. Morocco now has nothing to envy from major European countries.'
In April, CAF President Patrice Motsepe renewed his frequent remarks, emphasizing Morocco's development in terms of sporting venues.
Motsepe attributed Morocco's progress in football to the relentless efforts by the government and Morocco's Football Federation (FRMF) to develop this buoyant sector and contribute to the reputation of the country and its teams, not only in Africa but throughout the world.
'During the CAF delegation's visit to several stadiums in Morocco, they were amazed by the quality of the high-level sports infrastructure,' he noted.
CAF chief also expressed pride about Morocco's great achievements in the field of sport, particularly football. Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World CupFIFA World Cup 2030
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