Morocco, Spain, and Portugal unite for historic 2030 World Cup preparations
Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are stepping up preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the first tournament to span two continents. A recent business forum in Rabat brought together key leaders to discuss infrastructure, logistics, and economic cooperation. The event follows Morocco's successful hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which boosted the economy and created thousands of jobs.
On February 10, 2025, the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat hosted the Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum. Public officials, business leaders, and economic representatives from all three countries attended the event. Fouzi Lekjaa, head of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, noted the symbolic importance of the venue, given its role in the nation's football development.
Chakib Alj, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), stressed the forum's strategic value in aligning infrastructure, transport, and security efforts. The 2030 World Cup demands close coordination between the host nations, particularly in logistics and public safety.
Morocco's preparations include major upgrades to airports, highways, and high-speed rail networks. Six Moroccan cities—Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Tangier, and Agadir—will serve as official host locations. The country's recent experience with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which generated over €2 billion and created more than 60,000 jobs, has strengthened confidence in its ability to deliver a successful event.
The 2030 World Cup is already driving economic collaboration between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. Infrastructure projects and cross-border planning aim to ensure smooth operations for the first-ever two-continent tournament. With six host cities and a proven track record from the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco is positioning itself as a key player in the event's success.
