FIFA denies Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
Most outlets reported that FIFA rebuffed a claim by Morocco that it would host the 2030 World Cup final, noting that a decision on the venue would be made "in due course." 24 News HD included a direct quote from Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa, who had made the initial claim, while Arab News Pakistan focused more broadly on FIFA's denial without naming Lekjaa.
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FIFA denies Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
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FIFA denies Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
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FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final
FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course", after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco.
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Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief
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Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief
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Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief
The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday. Football’s world governing body FIFA has yet to announce the venue of the final, with Spain and Morocco in a heated battle to host football’s biggest showpiece match. “The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hostin...
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