The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced today that it has officially submitted its bid for the 2030 World Cup, in collaboration with Spain and Portugal, to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The submission took place at FIFA’s headquarters in Paris.
According to the RMFA, the bid dossier was presented to Infantino by the presidents of the three federations: Fawzi Lekjaa of the Royal Moroccan Football Association, Fernando Gomes of the Portuguese Football Federation, and Alvaro de Miguel, Secretary General of the Spanish Football Federation, representing President Pedro Rocha.
Upon receiving the candidacy file, Infantino praised the joint bid, stating: “Your three countries have already contributed so much to football, with great passion, organizational skills, and a shared vision of the game’s values. It is wonderful to unite two continents in the dream of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Football brings the world together, and you are exemplifying this with your bid.”
Lekjaa, after handing over the bid, expressed pride in the joint effort. “We are honored to present this historic candidacy, aligned with the vision of King Mohammed VI. We believe this bid will be a legacy for both current and future generations, uniting people globally and making all Africans proud.”
Gomes emphasized the bid’s focus on sustainability, saying: “The dossier we submitted includes a future-oriented agenda, with environmental concerns as a central pillar. It balances the needs of the competition with the aspirations of the host cities and their communities, promoting inclusivity and diversity as core elements of our candidacy.”
De Miguel, speaking on behalf of the Spanish Football Federation, noted the historical significance of the bid.
“Spain last hosted the World Cup 42 years ago. Many people who will experience the 2030 World Cup were not yet born at that time. This event will bridge generations, unite three countries, and link two continents, leaving a global legacy that transcends both generations and borders.”
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