As preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup intensify, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is focusing on enhancing its capabilities to ensure the security of major sporting events.
Under the leadership of Director Abdellatif Hammouchi, the DGSN is working to further develop the skills of its personnel in anticipation of the global event. These efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy that includes improving human resources, logistics, and technological infrastructure.
The DGSN’s preparations are structured around three key areas: First, the development of an integrated training program in sports security, based on FIFA’s protocols, to qualify staff.
Second, modernization of the logistical and technological components of the security system. Third, the strengthening of collaboration with institutional partners and stakeholders in the sports sector.
Drawing on experience from securing past events such as the FIFA Club World Cup (2013, 2014, 2022), the CAF Champions League (2021, 2022), and the African Cup of Nations (2022), the DGSN emphasizes the importance of effective coordination among various police forces, both locally and internationally.
Morocco’s security services, with their experience from the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, are well-equipped to adapt to international police cooperation mechanisms.
In addition, the introduction of the “Fan ID” card, which will grant spectators access to tickets and assigned seating, is part of the broader security plan. With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaching in just a year and the World Cup only five and a half years away, the DGSN continues to expand its network of modern command centers equipped with the latest technologies to monitor crowds and manage potential challenges.
To support these efforts, the DGSN has also scheduled extensive training programs for new recruits in sports security and anti-hooliganism.
Specialized staff will benefit from additional training organized by the Royal Police Institute (IRP), while international exchange programs will further bolster Morocco’s expertise in managing large-scale sporting events.
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