Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country’s football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.Published On 11 Sep 202611 Sep 2026Morocco’s ‌prime minister has hit out at his country’s top football ⁠official after ⁠the federation president boldly declared that the 2030 World Cup final will be played in Casablanca, despite ⁠FIFA not having made that decision yet.Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch took aim at Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) President ⁠Fouzi Lekjaa, who told a political party event that the province of Benslimane would have the “honour” of hosting the final.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize potlist 2 of 4Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona movelist 3 of 4‘Desperate’ Sabalenka targets US Open threepeat in epic Rybakina finallist 4 of 4Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn’t sign him, says Ryan Giggsend of listWorld football’s governing body FIFA has not yet announced which of the ‌three cohosts – Spain, Portugal or Morocco – will host the final in 2030, with a spokesperson saying a decision would be made in due course.“Do not ...