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Inspired by Traditions: Morocco Shows Official Design of Casablanca Stadium for 2030 FIFA World Cup
Inspired by Traditions: Morocco Shows Official Design of Casablanca Stadium for 2030 FIFA World Cup
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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be a historic event, co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. This tournament marks the centenary of the competition, featuring... 06.07.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The design for the new Hassan II stadium, inspired by traditional Moroccan marquees or tents used in large events called Moussem, was unveiled by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, the media reported.With a capacity of 115,000 spectators, the stadium will be among the largest in the world. It was designed by the American architectural firm Populous in collaboration with the Franco-Moroccan firm Oulalous + Choi (O+C), which won the competition to design the stadium for the 2030 World Cup.Located in the Benslimane area on the outskirts of Casablanca, the stadium will occupy 100 hectares. Lekjaa reportedly stated that the stadium will be ready by the end of 2028, aiming to host the 2029 Club World Cup.Lekjaa emphasized that the Hassan II stadium will be the largest and most beautiful in the world, thanks to advanced technologies and equipment, and will retain this status for many years, the media said.Construction of the stadium is reportedly scheduled to begin in October 2024.
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Inspired by Traditions: Morocco Shows Official Design of Casablanca Stadium for 2030 FIFA World Cup
17:56 06.07.2024 (Updated: 16:41 08.07.2024) Christina Glazkova
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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be a historic event, co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. This tournament marks the centenary of the competition, featuring iconic locations and unparalleled excitement. Teams from around the globe will compete in a celebration of football's rich heritage and bright future.
The design for the new Hassan II stadium, inspired by traditional Moroccan marquees or tents used in large events called Moussem, was unveiled by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and
Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, the media reported.
With a capacity of 115,000 spectators, the stadium will be among the largest in the world. It was designed by the
American architectural firm Populous in collaboration with the Franco-Moroccan firm Oulalous + Choi (O+C), which won the competition to design the stadium for the 2030 World Cup.
Located in the Benslimane area on the outskirts of
Casablanca, the stadium will occupy 100 hectares. Lekjaa reportedly stated that the stadium will be ready by the end of 2028, aiming to host the 2029 Club World Cup.
Lekjaa emphasized that the Hassan II stadium will be the largest and most beautiful in the world, thanks to advanced technologies and equipment, and will retain this status for many years, the media said.
Construction of the stadium is reportedly scheduled to begin in October 2024.
