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·20 September 2025
Infantino in Morocco: How Did He Describe the Country’s Football Vision?

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·20 September 2025
FIFA president praises Morocco’s vision during visit with Fouzi Lekjaa
Infantino in Morocco: How Did He Describe the Country’s Football Vision?
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited the Grand Stadium of Tangier alongside Fouzi Lekjaa head of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to inspect the nearly completed renovation works.
The Tangier venue will be 1 of the stadiums hosting matches at the 2025 Africa cup of Nations.
It'll also feature in the 2030 FIFA World cup, jointly organized by Morocco, Spain and Portugal with additional matches held in South America.
"I was delighted to visit the wonderful Grand Stadium of Tangier with Fouzi Lekjaa & Younès Tazi the regional governor. This magnificent stadium reflects the vision and tremendous work achieved by King Mohammed VI, the government, the federation, the city and the people of Morocco"
Infantino stressed that Morocco’s progress highlights its deep passion for football especially with the build up to the World cup centenary in 2030.