Hosting the 2030 World Cup is more than just a sporting event for Rabat. While the kingdom invests heavily in infrastructure and prestige projects, doubts and social conflicts grow alongside a sense of pride and hope.

Fans flew in to witness one of the most competitive matches of this early phase of the 2026 World Cup.

Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw at the 2026 World Cup as a record ten African nations qualified, signaling the continent's rising football dominance.