With Morocco gearing up for a historic joint World Cup with Spain and Portugal in 2030, several countries and international companies seek involvement in preparatory infrastructure projects.
From cutting-edge stadiums to high-speed rail networks, international collaboration fuels ambitions to share the spotlight by 2030.
In this regard, The UK embassy in Rabat announced the visit of a delegation of experts from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to Morocco on Monday to forge a collaboration that “can support major infrastructure projects, particularly ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2030.”
The UK’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority, as stated in the British embassy’s social media post, aids in delivering world-class, innovative projects and programs.
The British delegation had a fruitful meeting with Noureddine Bensouda, the Director of the Kingdom’s General Treasury. The British embassy was eager to collaborate with Moroccan partners and engage in public procurement.
United States Ambassador to Morocco, Puneet Talwar, convened a productive meeting with Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister of Budget and head of both the Moroccan Football Federation and the 2030 World Cup Bid Committee last week.
The U.S. Embassy on X (formerly known as Twitter) reaffirmed their country’s commitment to supporting Morocco’s exciting journey towards recovery. It expanded development, including its pursuit of hosting the 2030 World Cup.
The United Arab Emirates also fully supported Morocco’s success in hosting this prestigious tournament. This support was notably evident in a joint statement following talks between King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, during the King’s fraternal working visit to the country.
On his part, Qatari Minister of Sports, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Bin Ahmaed Al Thani, affirmed his country’s full support for Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Speaking on beIN Sports, he stated that Qatar is ready to assist Morocco with human and intellectual resources for the tournament.
He mentioned ongoing communication with Morocco for any requested services, with an upcoming meeting between both countries’ organizing committees.
According to a recent assessment by Sogecapital Gestion, Morocco might spend $5-6 billion (between50-60 billion MAD) to host the 2030 World Cup, mostly on stadium construction and upgrades, training centers, and infrastructure.
Media reports indicate that funding is expected to come from the state with 23 billion MAD, public/governmental institutions with 17 billion MAD, and additional sources contributing 10 billion MAD.
These costs are broken down as follows; 17 billion MAD for stadium renovations, 8 billion MAD for training facility enhancements, 17 billion MAD for transportation network construction, and 10 billion MAD for shared organizational expenses among the event’s host countries.
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