Morocco is spending more than $23 billion on the 2030 World Cup, betting that stadiums, airports and market reforms can remake its economy.
MOROCCO · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—The bill: Morocco has earmarked more than $23 billion for projects tied to the 2030 World Cup.
—The stadium: Plans include a 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca, billed as one of the world’s largest.
—Tourism target: Morocco aims for 26 million visitors by 2030, up from a record 17.4 million in 2024.
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