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Portugal, Spain, and Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding in Rabat to streamline judicial cooperation for the 2030 World Cup. The agreement, signed by Portuguese Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice, aims to ensure the immediate resolution of potential incidents and commercial disputes during the tournament.
The Moroccan national team is heading into its third consecutive World Cup, an unprecedented streak, and is now a team that commands attention. Their fourth-place finish in 2022 stunned the world, as they became the first African side to reach a semi-final, where they were defeated by France. After eliminating Spain in the round of 16 and Portugal in the quarter-finals, Regragui reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, losing the title to Senegal. With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the surprising departure of the Atlas Lions' coach was confirmed, with Mohamed Ouahbi chosen as his successor. Born in Belgium, the 49-year-old Ouahbi won the 2025 U-20 World Cup with Morocco. The strategy is clear: integrate young players into the main squad and convince many young players of Moroccan descent to choose the national team. Six have already done so since March. In the list released on Thursday, the initial absence of Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz was noted, though the final squad is not yet confirmed, with a group of 28 players currently presented. Hakimi, who is still playing in the Champions League final, and Brahim Díaz, who has one more game for the 'merengues', were not included. The group includes Begraoui, a forward who scored 20 goals for Estoril this season. Bounou, the starting goalkeeper in 2022, is at Al-Hilal and is expected to retain his position. On the flanks, the team is well-equipped with PSG's Hakimi, already a record-holder for World Cup appearances at 27, and Manchester United's Mazraoui. In midfield, Amrabat, a key player in 2022, stands out at Betis, Ounahi is at Girona, and Bilal El Khannouss was a driving force for Stuttgart. In attack, Amine Adli scored three goals for Bournemouth, far from his previous numbers at Leverkusen, and is one of those called up to compete with El Kaabi, who scored 80 goals for Olympiacos in three years. Youssef En-Nesyri, now at Al-Ittihad Jeddah, remains a key figure, heading into his third World Cup and eighth major tournament for Morocco. The Atlas Lions finished top of their CAF qualifying group, well ahead of their rivals. Their Group C campaign begins with a match against Brazil on June 13, with ambitions to advance to the next stage, followed by matches against Scotland (June 19) and Haiti (June 24). In 1986, they were the first African team to pass the group stage and have consistently been the continent's main power in World Cups. In 2030, they will co-host the World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Begraoui achieved the increasingly rare feat of scoring 20 goals in the Portuguese league without playing for a 'big' club. The economic impact of the 2030 World Cup in Portugal is estimated at 800 million euros.
Pedro Proença emphasizes the strategic importance and increased visibility for Portugal as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup.
The president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, highlighted today that hosting the 2030 World Cup brings “centrality” to Portugal and praised the “positive relationship” with FIFA, Spain, and Morocco.
Proença emphasizes the strategic importance and central role that hosting the 2030 World Cup provides for Portugal.
Pedro Proença discusses the impact of hosting the 2030 World Cup, highlighting the increased international focus on Portugal.
The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, proposed to FIFA today that the cities of Valencia and Vigo be included among the host cities for the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.
The edition will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.
A multidisciplinary FIFA team visited the José Alvalade and da Luz stadiums in Lisbon on Thursday, March 12, as part of an initial round of inspections following the selection of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as hosts for the 2030 World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed that the delegation met with officials from Sporting and Benfica to review planned upgrades and stadium projects. The FIFA team also held meetings with the Lisbon City Council and the government, with further visits scheduled in Porto. The 2030 tournament will be hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, with additional opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to mark the competition's centenary.
A multidisciplinary FIFA team visited the José Alvalade and da Luz stadiums in Lisbon on Thursday, as part of an initial round of inspections following the selection of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as hosts for the 2030 World Cup.
A multidisciplinary FIFA team visited the José Alvalade and da Luz stadiums in Lisbon on Thursday, as part of an initial round of inspections following the selection of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as hosts for the 2030 World Cup.
