Hassan II Stadium is competing with the Santiago Bernabeu to host the 2030 World Cup final

Rabat –ContinueHassan II Stadium, which is being built in the city of Benslimane, strengthening its position as one of the most prominent candidates to embraceThe final match of the 2030 World Cup,In light of strong competition withSantiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain According to international media reports.And highlighted the magazine

Architectural Digest (AD)The American newspaper shed light on the project, considering that it embodies Morocco’s ambition inProviding a world-class sports facility that meets the highest standards of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). It confirms the Kingdom’s growing position on the international sports scene.It is expected that the stadium’s capacity will reach115 thousand spectators

This will make it among the largest stadiums in the world, which gives it an advantage in terms of the ability to host the largest international matches, most notably2030 World Cup Final,Which is organized by Morocco withPartnership with Spain and Portugal.The project bears the signaturePopulous International Company

, alongside the Oualalou + Choi desk, featuring a design inspired byTraditional Moroccan tents(The Season), where the huge roof combines the Moroccan architectural character with environmental solutions that contribute to providing shade, natural ventilation, and reducing temperatures inside the stadium.The project also extends over an area of ​​approximately100 hectares

It is surrounded by gardens and green spaces designed to provide a comfortable environment for the public, reduce urban expansion, and contribute to combating the heat island phenomenon.In the same context, she confirmedThe Athletic newspaper

The American newspaper said that the competition to host the final match has become mainly confined to Morocco and Spain, noting that the Hassan II Stadium represents the Kingdom’s strongest card in this race, thanks to its large capacity and modern technical specifications, in addition to the huge investments that have been allocated to develop infrastructure and transportation networks in preparation for the tournament.The report added that Moroccan officials announced more than once their desire to host the final, considering that the new stadium better responds to FIFA’s requirements, while the Spanish side is relying on the ancient history of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and its symbolism in world football.The source indicated that the decision to choose the stadium that will host the 2030 World Cup final will remain in the hands of FIFA, at a time when observers believe that Morocco’s hosting of the FIFA General Assembly in 2027 reflects its growing presence within the international football system, and enhances its chances of winning the honor of organizing the most important match in the tournament.

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