Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, said the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane will host the 2030 World Cup final, though FIFA has not assigned the final and has called reports of a promised venue “false and misleading.”
Lekjaa made the statement during a political event tied to local elections in the Benslimane area, framing the hosting role as an honor for the province and linking it to the broader Casablanca-Benslimane development corridor.
Morocco was named a joint host of the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal, but that Congress decision did not include venue-by-venue assignments. The final venue remains a separate matter still under consideration.
Reuters has reported that FIFA has yet to announce where the final will be played, noting that Morocco and Spain are both seeking the match, with Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu frequently mentioned as a rival candidate. FIFA has also pushed back on related claims, stating that reports suggesting its president had promised the final to Morocco were “false and misleading,” adding that a decision would come “in due course.”
The Grand Stade Hassan II, located in Benslimane near Casablanca, is under construction and designed to hold roughly 115,000 spectators. Some reports describe it as poised to become the largest football-specific stadium in the world once completed. Construction timelines from 2025 and 2026 point toward completion before the 2030 tournament begins.
Spanish football authorities have pushed just as hard for the Bernabéu, keeping the matter unresolved. Spanish and Moroccan outlets have covered Lekjaa’s remarks extensively, but the coverage reflects national optimism rather than an official ruling.
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