Goodbye to Casablanca dream? Morocco to get opener, give up final | OneFootball

The Moroccan federation is considering the proposal from FIFA and the RFEF to satisfy its fans without taking the decisive match away from Madrid.

The Moroccan federation remains firm in its original desire to host the title match at the future Grand Stade Hassan II. However, the pressure exerted by the RFEF on FIFA has opened up a negotiating scenario focused on granting Morocco the prestigious opening match of the tournament.

This alternative, leaked through the newspaper Marca, seeks to win over the African country by offering it a starring role in the kickoff of the centenary championship. The plan has the implicit approval of the organizers, who understand the need to meet the high expectations of Moroccan football.

In exchange for opening the World Cup in front of its home fans, Morocco would knowingly accept that the grand final be played at the Santiago Bernabéu. The talks are moving forward cautiously in order to reach a final agreement that satisfies all the federations involved in the joint bid.

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