Rabat's Grand Theater in the running to host 2030 World Cup Draw

Rabat's Grand Theater in the running to host 2030 World Cup Draw
Sunday 1 December 2024 - 13:31

FIFA  has confirmed that the organizing committee for the 2030 World Cup has proposed three potential locations for the World Cup draw.

Morocco is a strong contender to host this major event, with the proposal being to hold the draw at the Grand Theater in Rabat, overlooking the Bou Regreg River, a venue that covers an area of approximately 25,000 square meters.

The second proposal is the “MEO Arena” in Lisbon, Portugal, which was built in 1998 and previously hosted the UEFA Euro 2004 draw.

The third proposal is the “WiZink Center” in Madrid, Spain, which regularly hosts a range of major sports, cultural, and entertainment events, with a seating capacity of around 17,000 people.

FIFA also announced the nomination of 20 stadiums in 17 cities to host the 2030 World Cup matches, including 11 stadiums in Spain, 6 in Morocco, and 3 in Portugal.

Among the stadiums proposed to host the World Cup final is the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, which can accommodate 115,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in terms of capacity compared to the other venues in the joint bid.

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