With 49 votes out of 53, the president of Morocco's football body establishes himself as an essential figure in African and global football scene. His re-election strengthens Morocco's influence within FIFA ahead of major events such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is discussing the possibility of increasing the number of teams participating in the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, to 64 teams, up from 48.
A Spanish media outlet recently reported that FIFA altered Morocco's map to exclude Western Sahara. This claim was eagerly echoed by both Algerian public and private media. However, when examining the official documents of FIFA this interpretation begins to fall apart.
The Morocco-Portugal-Spain joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup received an evaluation score of 4.2 out of 5, meeting FIFA's technical hosting requirements. The bid highlights include 20 stadiums across the three countries, strong infrastructure, and a robust security plan.
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