2030 World Cup: Morocco sees bigger than Qatar!

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, lifted a veil on the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, highlighting investments in infrastructure and the economic benefits of this global sporting event for Morocco.

During a speech on Tuesday at the CGEM, Fouzi Lekjaa focused on the economic benefits of the 2030 World Cup for Morocco. “Football today is no longer just a sport; it is a real economic engine and a business opportunity. The numbers speak for themselves: $15 billion in net revenue for FIFA in Qatar, where there were only 32 teams. In 2030, we will have 48 participating teams, double compared to the World Cups in Spain in 1982 and Mexico in 1986 where there were only 24 teams. This represents 104 matches and 7 weeks of competition. More than 10 million spectators are expected, not including the global television audience. In a basin like that of Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the specificities of this World Cup, we expect 15 million,” he declared.