The Presidents of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain’s Soccer Federations convened in Rabat on Saturday, cementing their shared dedication to pursue the distinguished honor of internet hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2030.

The official launch of FIFA’s bidding course of prompted these three FA Presidents to satisfy in particular person and signify this pivotal preliminary step in direction of the World Cup.

Fouzi Lekjaa, the chief of the Royal Moroccan Soccer Federation, emphasised the ample stadium infrastructure out there throughout the three nations the place the World Cup is envisioned. He expressed their confidence in internet hosting what might grow to be probably the most outstanding World Cup within the historical past of soccer. The exact variety of stadiums required will probably be decided within the subsequent technical assessments.

Fouzi Lekjaa added, “The three international locations within the area the place the World Cup will probably be held have sufficient stadiums able to organizing the most effective World Cup within the historical past of soccer. That is the vital factor. Now the precise variety of stadiums would be the topic of the technical work that will probably be later. As for Portugal, Fernando expressed from the start that Portugal will take part with three stadiums.”

Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Soccer Federation, and Pedro Rocha, President of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation, additionally echoed their enthusiasm for the bid and their shared imaginative and prescient for a World Cup that not solely celebrates soccer however leaves a long-lasting international affect.

The following part in FIFA’s bidding course of for the 2030 World Cup would require these three Federations to submit their bidding agreements to FIFA by the conclusion of November 2023.