His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist Him, has announced that Morocco will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Here follows a statement by the Royal Office:
“His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist Him, has the great pleasure of announcing to the Moroccan people that the FIFA Executive Committee has unanimously accepted Morocco’s bid with Spain and Portugal as the sole candidate for the hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
This decision by the Executive Committee of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) honors and recognizes Morocco’s position in the world of great nations.
On this occasion, His Majesty the King extends His congratulations to the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Portugal, while reiterating the Kingdom’s commitment to working in perfect synergy with the authorities in charge of the bid in each of the host countries.”