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The governing body points to the results of Morocco’s youth teams, the growth of women’s football and preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and Portugal.

Morocco’s U17 women’s national team face defending champions North Korea in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, October 28, looking to reach the quarterfinals for the first time.

Spain could be looking to expand its list of potential host cities for the 2030 World Cup, with Spanish sports daily AS reporting that Valencia and Vigo may also receive FIFA inspection visits. However, neither city appears on the official list announced by FIFA, raising questions about whether the two cities could join the bidding process.

The inspections will cover 15 candidate host cities, including six in Morocco, as FIFA assesses preparations and proposed stadiums ahead of the final selection.

Morocco will face North Korea in the round of 16 on Wednesday, October 28, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

The team won all five of its first-round matches, capping its run with a 5-1 victory over Liberia on Monday, October 26.

The 2027 Finance Bill proposes a range of tax exemptions for FIFA and other parties involved in the 2030 World Cup, following precedents set by South Africa, Brazil, Russia and Qatar. Morocco, however, is considering more far-reaching benefits, particularly in how long they would remain in force. The United States has taken a different approach to the 2026 tournament.

The U15 national team began their campaign with a 2-0 victory in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the inaugural edition of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, running from October 24 to 30.

The inaugural tournament will take place from January 5 to 30, 2028, as FIFA points to the country’s experience hosting major competitions.