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Fouzi Lekjaa re-elected to FIFA Council and CAF Executive Committee

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has been re-elected to the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This election took place during the CAF General Assembly held today in Cairo, Egypt. Lekjaa received overwhelming......

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......

FIFA approves record $1 billion allocation for 2025 Club World Cup

The FIFA Council, in a meeting on Wednesday, unanimously approved a record $1 billion allocation for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this summer in the United States with 32 participating teams. During the session, FIFA officials highlighted the organization’s strong financial......

Can Rubiales Return as President of the RFEF After His Conviction for the Kiss to Jenni Hermoso?

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), was convicted for sexual assault following the controversial kiss he gave to player Jenni Hermoso. Judge José Manuel Clemente Fernández-Prieto sentenced him to 18 months of daily fines amounting to 10,800......

World Bank backs Morocco’s FIFA 2030 World Cup preparations

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Morocco in its preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Ousmane Dione, the institution’s vice president for the Middle East and North Africa, made this declaration during a meeting on Wednesday with Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s......

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......

Simplifying Travel for Fans at the 2030 World Cup: The Fan Card Initiative

As part of the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, the host countries are exploring ways to simplify fan travel between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. One key proposal being considered is the creation of a "Fan Card," which would allow accredited supporters to move freely between the three......

Spain boosts investments in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup

During an official visit to Morocco, Spain's Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, reaffirmed her country’s commitment to supporting key infrastructure projects tied to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. As Morocco’s top trading partner, Spain aims to deepen its involvement......