By Adegboyega Adeleye
Morocco has named Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, according to the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa.
According to Reuters, Lekjaa announced the plan at a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco, on Thursday, despite FIFA yet to officially confirm the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match.
“The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final,” Lekjaa said, according to Spanish news agency EFE.
Benslimane, about 60km from Casablanca, is the site of the $12 billion Hassan II Stadium, which is being built for the tournament with a projected capacity of 115,000.
