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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......
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......
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 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......
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'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’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,......
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......
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......
Morocco prepares to acquire 7,000 buses, with focus on electric vehicles Morocco has unveiled an ambitious plan to purchase 7,000 buses as part of its preparations for major sporting events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s......
Alexandre Santos has been appointed as the new head coach of AS FAR, the Rabat-based football club announced on Sunday. Santos succeeds Frenchman Hubert Velud, who departed from his position on February 5. The Portuguese tactician brings extensive experience from his work across European, African, and......
The governing body of African football has officially released the match schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The opening match of the prestigious tournament will feature Morocco against Comoros on December......
The stage is set for an electrifying Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as Morocco prepares to host the continent’s most prestigious football tournament. The final draw, held at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat, revealed the group-stage matchups, with Morocco placed in Group A alongside Mali, Zambia,......
