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FIFA Denies Morocco’s Claim of Hosting 2030 World Cup Final
Al Jazeera · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
FIFA has clarified that no decision has been made regarding the host venue for the 2030 World Cup final, countering a claim by Morocco's football federation president.
- FIFA stated that a host venue for the 2030 World Cup final has not yet been decided and will be chosen in due course.
- Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 tournament alongside Spain and Portugal.
- Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, claimed at a political rally that Morocco had won the right to host the final in Benslimane.
- Lekjaa stated that the 115,000-seat King Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, will host the final.
- FIFA previously denied reports that President Gianni Infantino promised Morocco the final in exchange for political support.
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