Morocco faces cost and legacy challenges as 2030 World Cup host
With just over 1,400 days until the 2030 World Cup, Morocco, co-hosting with Spain and Portugal, confronts significant financial and infrastructural challenges reminiscent of South Africa's 2010 experience. The country has budgeted 50-60 billion Moroccan dirhams (£4bn-£4.8bn) for direct football investments and an additional £17bn for infrastructure upgrades, equivalent to 11.9% of its 2024 GDP. The Morocco 2030 Foundation has studied US World Cup organization, while monthly coordination meetings with Spain and Portugal continue. Protests have emerged in Casablanca against overspending, with demonstrators calling for healthcare and education reforms instead. Morocco's hosting journey follows decades of failed bids since King Hassan II's attempt for 1994. The country is also hosting the Women's Africa Cup of Nations and the Under-17 Women's World Cup in the lead-up to 2030.
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