Morocco announced on May 23, 2026, that it plans to complete its new 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca by the end of 2027 as part of its bid to host the 2030 World Cup final [1, 2]. The stadium is intended to be the largest football venue in the world and will be a centerpiece of the tournament, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal [1, 2].
Construction began around August 2025 and the project is currently about 30% complete, with 40% of the tribunes already built, nine months into the work [1, 2]. The site spans 150 hectares of farmland and forest and the project is estimated to cost roughly $1 billion [1, 2].
Moroccan companies TGCC and SGTM are building the stadium and its related facilities, with work running 24 hours a day in three shifts. Yassir Soussi, a project official, said, "Work is being carried out around the clock in three shifts to meet the deadline" [1]. The design involves a tent-like roof inspired by traditional Moroccan tents, allowing natural light while covering the stands. Enclosed botanical gardens representing local landscapes will be integrated into the complex [1, 2].
The stadium will be connected to Casablanca and Rabat by new highways and a railway station to improve accessibility [1, 2]. Architect Tarek Oualalou explained, "The goal is to deurbanise the football experience" by situating the venue in a more natural environment [1].
Morocco faces competition from stadiums in co-host Spain, and FIFA has not yet decided where the 2030 World Cup final will take place [1, 2]. The event will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
Officials aim to have the stadium operational by the end of 2027 to ensure readiness well ahead of the tournament three years later.