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2020 World Cup Final: Spain Applies Pressure While Morocco Holds Its Ambitions

The race to host the final of the 2030 World Cup is far from settled. As Spain, Morocco, and Portugal prepare to jointly host the tournament, the question of which stadium will host the final match remains particularly strategic. FIFA has confirmed the three countries as hosts of the tournament, but......

Tawfik Bentayeb joins Anderlecht for four seasons

Moroccan football continues to shine on the European stage. Forward Tawfik Bentayeb takes a significant step in his career by joining RSC Anderlecht, one of the historic clubs in the Belgian league. The 24-year-old player has signed on for four seasons after playing for Union Touarga Sport. A new chapter......

Mohamed Ouahbi considers three new faces for Morocco’s upcoming fixtures

Morocco national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi is reportedly preparing several changes to his squad ahead of the next international break, as the Atlas Lions begin a new phase following their impressive 2026 World Cup campaign. The Moroccan team is expected to gather during the international window from......

Amine Harit reignites his journey at Marseille and earns points with Bruno Genesio

Back at Olympique de Marseille after a season on loan at Başakşehir, Amine Harit seems to have regained a positive momentum. The Moroccan attacking midfielder is taking advantage of an encouraging summer preparation to earn playing time and fit into Bruno Genesio's plans. A game-changing return After......

FIFA Crisis: UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf Consider Action Against Gianni Infantino

The challenge against Gianni Infantino is taking on a new dimension. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Concacaf are reportedly discussing the possibility of organizing a vote of no confidence aimed at undermining or even prompting the departure of the FIFA president. This initiative comes......

Casablanca is set to undergo a major waste transformation with a $1.5 billion energy project

The Casablanca metropolis is about to embark on one of its most ambitious projects in the field of waste and energy. Located in Médiouna, the future infrastructure is expected to process up to 1.5 million tons of waste per year and generate electricity while reducing the reliance on landfilling in the......

Moroccan Phosphate Becomes a Strategic Issue for U.S. Food Security

The battle to secure fertilizer supplies is giving Moroccan phosphate increasing geopolitical significance. With the Kingdom's reserves, OCP's industrial capacity, and Washington's new trade directions, Morocco appears as a privileged partner for the United States to reduce their dependence on fragile......

The dirham appreciates against the dollar but declines against the euro

The Moroccan dirham experienced contrasting movements against major currencies during the period from August 13 to 19, 2026. According to data from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the national currency strengthened against the US dollar while losing ground against the euro. This development occurs in a foreign......

CAN 2027: Nine African Teams Choose Morocco to Host Their Matches

Morocco is set to further strengthen its role as a major platform for African football. During the upcoming international break in September, nine national teams are expected to play in the Kingdom for the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to the lack of approved stadiums in their respective......

Roberto Carlos at the center of speculation over reported conversion to Islam

Former Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos has become the subject of widespread speculation following his marriage to Moroccan Souhaila Al Tahri, with reports claiming that the former Real Madrid defender may have embraced Islam. The speculation intensified after Sheikh Jihad Hassan Hamadeh appeared......

Infantino praises Morocco’s organization of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco for successfully hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the country’s growing experience and ability to stage major international sporting events. In a message shared on social media, Infantino thanked the Confederation......

Achraf Hakimi questions neutral venue after PSG lose French Champions Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has expressed frustration over the conditions surrounding the Trophée des champions final defeat against RC Lens, arguing that the match did not provide a truly neutral setting for both teams. PSG lost 1-0 to Lens on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis,......

Abdellah Ouazane scores first Ajax goal in Eredivisie breakthrough

Moroccan teenager Abdellah Ouazane has taken another significant step in his rapid rise at Ajax Amsterdam, scoring his first competitive goal for the senior side during his first official start in the Eredivisie. The 17-year-old midfielder found the net against Heerenveen on Sunday as Ajax were held......

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