Morocco and Portugal signed an agreement today as part of their efforts to ensure the smooth organization of the 2030 World Cup, which the two countries are set to co-host alongside Spain.

A joint declaration of intent between Morocco and Portugal was signed on Friday in Lisbon by Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his Portuguese peer, Rita Alarcao Júdice, as part of preparations to host the 2030 Football World Cup.

World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. The Dec. 21-Jan. 18 tournament will be the biggest soccer event in Morocco before co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal — the teams it eliminated at the 2022 World Cup to become the first African nation ever to reach the semifinals.

Some disturbing reports have surfaced which claim that Morocco plans to slaughter almost 3 million dogs as it braces to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Reports say that dogs are being killed by injecting them with strychnine,

Morocco aims to complete construction of a 115,000-seater stadium in Benslimane near Casablanca by 2027, three years before the World Cup it is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal, the country's World Cup organising committee chairman said on Wednesday.

Morocco has selected nine stadiums in six cities for the Africa Cup of Nations finals starting in December, the country’s local organising committee said on Monday hours before the tournament draw was due to be held.

Morocco is planning to cull up to three million stray dogs in preparation for the 2030 Fifa World Cup. This action has sparked outrage and anger worldwide, with activists urging Fifa to take immediate actions.

FIFA’s announcement in 2023 about the joint hosting of the 2030 World Cup by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal has reportedly intensified the killings. Campaigners claim that these acts are part of Morocco’s effort to clean up streets and make venues more presentable for foreign visitors.

Morocco is bidding to develop its logistics sector as it prepares to co-host soccer World Cup games in 2030 along with Spain and Portugal.

The stage is set for the AFCON 2025, with host nation Morocco and 23 other teams gearing up for the continents premier soccer tournament. Check Out the Groups and Teams for the tournament.

Morocco plans to build a massive 115,000-seater stadium in Benslimane near Casablanca by 2027. As part of its 2030 World Cup co-hosting efforts with Spain and Portugal, the country will also upgrade stadiums in Rabat and Tangier,

Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, has sparked global outrage after announcing plans to cull up to three million stray dogs. The country’s bid to enhance its tourism appeal in time for the prestigious tournament has ignited widespread condemnation from animal welfare organisations and activists.