Football
Breaking: Another World Cup in Africa? FIFA approves Morocco bid for vote
Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup has been passed by FIFA and will be allowed to proceed to a vote runoff against the North American bid on June 13, National Daily learnt.
It is believed that the ‘Task Force’ has confirmed Morocco’s technical ability to organise the 2026 World Cup.
The vote will be held on June 13 in Moscow.
Moroccan media had reported rumours that FIFA was set to disallow the North African nation’s bid for reasons including logistical problems in the country’s five main cities.
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