Morocco is set to begin construction on the “Grand Casablanca Stadium” at the end of this month, in preparation for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The stadium is projected to be the largest in the world, with a seating capacity of 115,000 spectators.
Kareem Al-Julaibi, a member of Casablanca’s city council, announced that the construction of the stadium will commence within a few weeks.
The stadium will be situated on a 100-hectare site in the village of Mansouria, located in the Ben Slimane province between Casablanca and Rabat. The goal is to have the stadium ready by 2028.
The construction will be a collaborative effort between the American architectural firm Populous and the French-Moroccan firm Oulalous + Choi. According to Populous, the infrastructure will fully comply with FIFA standards.
The stadium will host matches for the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. Additionally, it will serve as the home ground for two local Moroccan football clubs.
The initial budget for this ambitious project is estimated at 5 billion dirhams (459 million euros). In addition to accommodating 115,000 fans, the stadium will feature an athletics track, an indoor swimming pool, a commercial center, and a hotel.
This information was confirmed by the Moroccan companies Sonarges and the National Agency for Public Facilities, both of which are specializing in sports investments and public infrastructure.
This development marks a significant step for Morocco as it gears up for the global event, promising to enhance its sports infrastructure and provide a world-class venue for football enthusiasts.
