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Rabat – FIFA has unveiled the proposed venues from Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup draw.
According to FIFA’s report, each country in the joint bid has put forward a unique venue.
According to FIFA’s report, each country in the joint bid has put forward a unique venue. Morocco nominated the Grand Theater in Rabat. FIFA described the venue as meeting all the norms with a total area of 25,000 square meters and an auditorium which can seat 1,800 guests.
Spain nominated Madrid’s WiZink Center. This venue boasts a vast 5,800 square meters of space and can host over 16,000 people.
Portugal, meanwhile, proposed the MEO Arena in Lisbon. It is known as one of Europe’s largest multipurpose arenas and has previously hosted the Euro 2004 draw. The MEO Arena offers 5,200 square meters of space and seating for 20,000.
Morocco nominated the Grand Theater in Rabat. FIFA described the venue as meeting all the norms with a total area of 25,000 square meters with an auditorium that can seat 1,800 guests.
The CAF Awards is set to take place in Rabat on December 16 at the same venue.
The draw was initially on track to be suggested for Marrakech, but the venue changed to the Grand Theater after the French Football Federation’s suggestion.
French President, Emmanuel Macron, saw Rabat’s new theatre — with its cutting-edge facilities and striking design — on his recent visit to Morocco.
This change is a smart move as the CAF Awards will be putting on full display one of Morocco’s world-class venues, while the country hopes to host more major sports events down the line.
Lalla Hasnaa and Brigitte Macron inaugurated the Grand Theater that King Mohammed VI set in motion in 2006 with a whooping budget of MAD 1.677 billion ($170 million).
The venue is considered a cultural powerhouse. It has a 7,000-seat amphitheatre, and a stunning 7.1-hectare layout.
Morocco is ready to welcome Africa’s best footballers and managers and show the world its new star venue.
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