Morocco and UK sign MOU ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco and the United Kingdom on Monday,signed a memorandum of understanding in Sale near Rabat, aimed at deepening the bilateral cooperation in key areas related to the tournament, including sports infrastructure, transport systems, and economic development.

The MoU was signed by Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Budget Fouzi Lekjaa, who is also the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President, alongside the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy.

Lammy said the agreement is part of London’s broader global engagement strategy.

“Growth and prosperity will underpin our relationship with Morocco and beyond, helping forge new opportunities at home and abroad,” he said.

The joint initiative reflects a shared ambition to transform the 2030 FIFA World Cup into more than just a sporting spectacle.

The collaboration will range from stadium construction, transport logistics, event management, and related sectors—laying the groundwork well ahead of kickoff.

On the Moroccan side, the partnership aligns with a broader national vision that sees sports as a catalyst for development and global engagement.

The 2030 World Cup presents an unprecedented opportunity to bring this vision to life.

The signing ceremony, held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, was attended by high-level officials from both governments.

It underscored not just diplomatic goodwill but a concrete, forward-looking partnership aimed at lasting impact.

Morocco will stage the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside its neighbours Spain and Portugal, with Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina joining them in staging some matches to celebrate 100 years since the launch of the tournament in 1930.