During the round table «Morocco, Spain, Portugal & History that Looks to the Future», part of the Human Rights Forum on June 28, Neila Tazi highlighted the evolution of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival. She underscored the importance of cooperation among Morocco, Spain, and Portugal for the successful joint organization of the 2030 World Cup.
Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal the story behind Spain, Portugal, and Morocco's successful joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. As early as July 2018, talks between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales discussed the possibility of a joint bid with Morocco and Portugal, according to The Objective.