“The historic feat of the Atlas Lions at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has reignited hope and strengthened national pride, both on the pitch and in a country deeply passionate about football,” the newspaper wrote, emphasizing Morocco’s commitment to delivering a successful tournament while bolstering its global standing.
As part of its preparations, Morocco is modernizing sports infrastructure, upgrading transportation, and investing in skills training, La Razon noted.
The country is constructing the Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, which will be the largest venue of the 2030 World Cup with a capacity of 115,000 seats. Existing stadiums in Rabat, Tangier, Fez, Agadir, and Marrakech are also undergoing renovations to meet international standards.
The report highlighted Morocco’s push to enhance its transport network, including extending the high-speed rail line to Marrakech and upgrading road infrastructure in Casablanca, the country’s economic hub.
In the healthcare sector, La Razon cited the construction of Africa’s largest hospital in Rabat and the expansion of Morocco’s major airports to boost their capacity ahead of the tournament.
The newspaper also noted that Morocco welcomed a record 17.4 million visitors in 2024, reinforcing its position as a leading tourist destination with ambitions to become Africa’s top travel hotspot by 2030.
Before co-hosting the World Cup with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will organize the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which La Razon described as “a full-scale test to showcase its capability in hosting major international events.”
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