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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly considering offering Morocco the chance to host the 2030 World Cup final in Casablanca, at the future Hassan II Stadium with a capacity of 115,000 seats. According to The Times, this move could be part of a political strategy to secure Moroccan support ahead of the next FIFA Congress in Rabat in March 2027, where the vote for the president’s re-election will take place.

If this proposal materializes, it would be a setback for Spain, which had hoped to host the final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The choice of Casablanca, with its significantly larger capacity, aligns with Morocco’s intensive campaign to secure the decisive match. However, FIFA has not yet officially confirmed this decision. Gianni Infantino has defended the approach, stating: *“It’s an opportunity, not an obligation.”* This maneuver comes as the president faces internal tensions, particularly after abandoning his controversial plan to privatize future World Cup revenues in the face of massive opposition from federations.

A strategic boost for Infantino

Morocco, now one of Infantino’s key allies, could play a crucial role in his re-election bid. Several federations have withdrawn their support for his leadership, and the emergence of alternative candidates has weakened his position. The Times highlights that this proposal to Morocco is part of a broader battle to retain power within football’s global governing body. This initiative follows a series of internal FIFA tensions, including unpaid millions of dollars to 2026 World Cup host cities and fierce criticism, such as that from former Portuguese international Luís Figo, who called Infantino’s actions *“the lowest, most deceitful, and selfish behavior”* he had ever witnessed. Furthermore, the abandonment of the privatization plan, championed by Arsène Wenger, was praised as *“necessary and indisputable.”* These events underscore the challenges Infantino faces in maintaining his legitimacy ahead of the 2027 vote.