Morocco's ambition to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final has taken another major step into the spotlight, with Fouzi Lekjaa declaring that Benslimane will have the honor of staging football's biggest match at the future Hassan II Stadium.
Speaking during an electoral gathering in Benslimane Province, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) told supporters that the region's development would be closely connected to the arrival of the World Cup.
- "What you need to know is that Benslimane Province will have the honor of hosting the 2030 World Cup final."
Hassan II Stadium at the Heart of the Dream
Currently under construction in Benslimane, the future Hassan II Stadium is planned to accommodate approximately 115,000 spectators, making it one of the largest football venues in the world.
The ambitious project has become the centerpiece of Morocco's plans to host the World Cup final, combining enormous capacity with a distinctive architectural identity inspired by Moroccan heritage.
Moroccan authorities have included the stadium among the country's proposed venues for the 2030 tournament, although FIFA has yet to officially decide where the final will be played.
The Final Race Is Still Open
Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, creating an unprecedented tournament across two continents.
Spain has also made its desire to host the decisive match clear, with Spanish football officials repeatedly arguing that the final should take place on Spanish soil.
For now, FIFA maintains that the location of the final remains undecided, leaving the competition between Morocco and Spain open.
Lekjaa Dreams of Morocco-France Final
Lekjaa also looked beyond the venue itself, imagining a spectacular final between two nations whose World Cup stories have become increasingly intertwined.
- "And, God willing, we hope to see a final between Morocco and France so that we can get our revenge."
A Morocco-France final in 2030 would create another extraordinary chapter in the relationship between the two footballing nations, following their meetings at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
The possibility of meeting again on the biggest stage would undoubtedly add another layer of emotion to an already fascinating football rivalry.
A World Cup With Moroccan Identity
For Morocco, the ambition extends beyond simply hosting matches.
The 2030 World Cup represents an opportunity to showcase the country's football culture, modern infrastructure, hospitality, and growing position within the international game.
Should the Hassan II Stadium ultimately host the final, Benslimane would become the setting for the tournament's defining moment, welcoming supporters from around the world for what could be one of the greatest nights in football history.
The final decision belongs to FIFA, but Morocco's vision is already unmistakable: a spectacular World Cup, a spectacular stadium, and perhaps one unforgettable Morocco-France final beneath the lights of Hassan II Stadium.