# Morocco 2030 World Cup bid and infrastructure progress > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/morocco-2030-world-cup-bid > Updated: 2026-09-10T08:28:35.000Z. Sources: 89. Developments: 6. Morocco is advancing infrastructure preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, alongside matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Construction continues on the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, a project designed to hold roughly 115,000 spectators and serve as the world’s largest football stadium. The construction cost for this massive project is estimated at approximately $12 billion. Renovations are also progressing at the Agadir, Marrakech, and Fez stadiums, which are undergoing second-phase upgrades to meet international standards following previous enhancements for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In Casablanca, work has commenced on an International Broadcasting Centre (IBC). This 6.6-hectare facility, representing an investment of approximately 400 million dirhams, is intended to serve as a media hub to connect with over 180 international broadcasting organizations for global match signal distribution. Regarding the tournament's centerpiece, Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Morocco's Minister Delegate for the Budget, has asserted that the Hassan II Grand Stadium in the Benslimane province will host the 2030 World Cup final. Lekjaa expressed confidence in the venue and noted a personal hope for a final match between Morocco and France. FIFA has responded to these claims by stating that no official decision has been made regarding the final's venue, reiterating that the decision “will be taken in due course.” The governing body has previously dismissed reports suggesting the final was promised to Morocco, labeling such information as “false and misleading.” This has intensified competition for the hosting rights of the final match, with Spanish officials, including Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán, advocating for venues such as the Santiago Bernabéu or Camp Nou in Spain. ## Claims - FIFA has not yet officially confirmed which stadium will host the 2030 World Cup final. (corroborated by 27 sources) - Fouzi Lekjaa stated that the Hassan II Grand Stadium in Benslimane will host the 2030 World Cup final. (corroborated by 26 sources) - The Hassan II Stadium is projected to have a capacity of nearly 115,000 spectators. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Lekjaa expressed a desire for the final to feature a match between Morocco and France. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán argued that Spain should host the final. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Hassan II Stadium project is estimated to cost approximately $12 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Morocco claims 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane Morocco's football federation president claims the 2030 World Cup final will be held at the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, though FIFA maintains that no official decision has been made. 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hassan-ii-grand-stadium-proposed-as-2030-world-cup-final-venue ### 2026-09-06: Morocco advances 2030 World Cup preparations amid local opposition Morocco has begun building a 400 million dirham International Broadcasting Centre for the 2030 World Cup, amid protests in Ceuta against Morocco's role as a co-host. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-advances-2030-world-cup-preparations-amid-local-opposition ### 2026-09-02: Morocco advances stadium preparations for 2030 World Cup Morocco is progressing with stadium construction and renovations for the 2030 World Cup, including the massive Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-advances-stadium-preparations-for-2030-world-cup ### 2026-08-13: Morocco advances stadium projects for 2030 World Cup Morocco is accelerating stadium developments for the 2030 World Cup, including the massive Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane and a sustainable renovation of the Fez Sports Complex. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-advances-stadium-projects-for-2030-world-cup ### 2026-08-05: Morocco positions 2030 FIFA World Cup as catalyst for African development Morocco touts the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a development engine, promising jobs, investment and stronger US ties amid a wider African sports‑hosting push. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-positions-2030-fifa-world-cup-as-catalyst-for-african-development ### 2026-07-22: Morocco Gains Upper Hand in 2030 World Cup Host Bid Morocco leads the race to host the 2030 World Cup final amid Spanish criticism and US backing, including tariff relief for phosphates funding stadium projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-gains-upper-hand-in-2030-world-cup-host-bid --- Cite as: Morocco 2030 World Cup bid and infrastructure progress. 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