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Morocco prepares for AFCON 2025 with extensive infrastructure projects

Morocco is actively working to complete over 120 construction and renovation projects across six cities in anticipation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, this prestigious tournament will feature 24 of Africa's top national......

Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail 2025: Celebrating nature, culture, and community

The upcoming fourth edition of the Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail (HAUT) promises to be a remarkable event that intertwines nature, culture, and community in the stunning High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Scheduled to take place on May 3-4, 2025, this race will traverse several villages and the breathtaking......

Morocco to Host African Football Agents Conference 2025

Morocco’s capital is set to welcome the third edition of the African Football Agents Conference (AFAC 2025), scheduled from April 28 to 30 at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Rabat, Kasr Al Bahr. This prominent event is spearheaded by the African Football Agents Association (AFAA) in collaboration......

Morocco aims to become a global football powerhouse at World Football Summit

Morocco is making strides to establish itself as a key player in global football, hosting the inaugural World Football Summit on African soil in collaboration with Evosport. The event took place at the prestigious Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, attracting over 1,000 delegates from 47 countries,......

UEFA Rejects FIFA's Proposal for 64-Team World Cup in 2030

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has firmly dismissed FIFA's proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, to include 64 teams. Ceferin characterized the idea as “a bad idea,” emphasizing that it would not benefit the tournament......

Moroccan football federation faces critical decision on Regragui’s future

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) finds itself at a pivotal juncture as internal debates intensify over the future of national team head coach Walid Regragui. With the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on the horizon, opinions are sharply divided: one faction advocates for Regragui’s......

Grand Prix Hassan II 2025: A Bold New Era of Tennis and Spectator Experience

The 2025 Grand Prix Hassan II press conference, held on Friday, March 21st at the Royal Tennis Club in Marrakech, officially launched an unprecedented edition marked by bold announcements and a unique dynamic. Key highlights included the reveal of the tournament's seedings and the exclusive granting......

FIFA considers expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA is contemplating a significant expansion of the 2030 World Cup, potentially increasing the number of participating teams to 64. This move aims to commemorate the centennial of the tournament, as reported by The New York Times. During a recent video conference, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed......

Morocco advances to 60th in women's FIFA ranking ahead of WAFCON

The Moroccan national women’s football team has made a notable advancement in the latest FIFA World Ranking, now positioned at 60th globally. This ranking update, released today, highlights Morocco's gradual rise in women's football. At the top of the global rankings, the United States......

Spain and Morocco strengthen economic ties ahead of 2030 World Cup

Spain's Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, has concluded a successful two-day official visit to Morocco, focused on enhancing commercial cooperation between the two nations in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. During her visits to Casablanca and Rabat, López......

Morocco U17: Nabil Baha calls up 24-man squad for African friendly contest  

Morocco’s U-17 national team coach, Nabil Baha, has announced a 24-player squad for the upcoming African friendly tournament, which will take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat from February 18 to 22. The Atlas Cubs are set to face strong African opponents, including Egypt, Senegal,......

Nezha Bidouane secures third term as Morocco's sports-for-all federation president

Former double world champion in 400m hurdles Nezha Bidouane has secured a unanimous re-election as president of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Sport for All (FRMSPT), marking her third four-year term at the helm of the organization. The electoral general assembly in Rabat, overseen by officials from......

Moroccan referees receive prestigious FIFA badges at official ceremony

Key football officials gathered at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Mâamora on Wednesday to honor Moroccan referees receiving their FIFA badges. The ceremony, organized by the Central Refereeing Commission (CCA) and the National Refereeing Directorate (DNA), was held under the auspices of the......