Editor note: This article is translated from the original article written in French by Pan-Africa Football's Omar Chraibi
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), declared that this Wednesday, December 11 marks a historic date and a key moment in the history of Morocco. FIFA confirmed the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup, announcing that Morocco will co-host the 2030 edition with Spain and Morocco as well as three South American nations who will host special centenary edition matches (Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay).
This will make Morocco the second African nation to be a World Cup host as well as the first North African nation. In a statement to Radio Mars, Lekjaa said: “The date of December 11 will be a turning point in the history of the Kingdom, not only in the field of sports and football, but also for the whole of Moroccan society. This project goes beyond current generations: it is designed for those to come, who will evolve in an exceptional dynamic. It is a revolution in the Moroccan mentality."
Lekjaa also underlined that this achievement is part of the ambitious vision of the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI: “All this reflects the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and accelerates the achievement of the ambitions that He has for his country and his people. In 2030, Morocco will be a regional power in all areas. This project is not the result of chance: His Majesty launched this plan 25 years ago, and today we are reaping the fruits of it."
He also highlighted the significant progress made by Morocco in recent decades: “The Kingdom has experienced remarkable development in all sectors, whether modern infrastructure or the development of its human capital, both inside and outside the country. With a history of more than 12 centuries, Morocco has a unique strength that strengthens its position on the international scene."
The president of the FRMF concluded by declaring that this step represents much more than a simple sporting event: “This project demonstrates Morocco's capacity to take on global challenges and become a key player in the field of sport and beyond."
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