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Spanish reports express fears Morocco could win bid to host 2030 World Cup final

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July 7, 2026

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Spanish reports express fears Morocco could win bid to host 2030 World Cup final

Spanish media outlets have expressed growing concern that Spain could lose the opportunity to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final to Morocco, amid speculation over the yet-to-be-decided venue for the tournament’s showpiece match. According to Spanish news outlet Infobae, citing Juanma Castaño, director of Spanish sports radio program El Partidazo de COPE, concerns have [] The post Spanish reports express fears Morocco could win bid to host 2030 World Cup final appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Morocco and Spain continue competing to host 2030 World Cup final

Morocco and Spain are intensifying efforts to secure hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, as competition grows between the two co-host nations ahead of the tournament. According to reports in the British media, both countries are actively promoting their respective bids to FIFA in hopes of staging the tournament’s showcase match. The [] The post Morocco and Spain continue competing to host 2030 World Cup final appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 28, 2026

2026 World Cup Odds: England, Colombia Clinch Groups

Check out the 12 official group winners at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Morocco has its eye on the 2030 final

Africa's leading soccer force is hoping FIFA will choose it over Spain's most famous stadiums to host next tournament's final.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 30, 2026

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has said his dream for the final of the 2026 World Cup, would be to face Argentina. La Roja are set to face Belgium in a quarter-final clash on Friday night. On Sunday, Argentina, who are the current champions, will take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-finals. Yamal has said he wants [] 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

BBC Sport

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· Jul 9, 2026

Morocco's unfinished business with France

Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?

The Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

Spain vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: World Cup 2026 match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction

2010 winners still looking for first win of summer tournament

Latestly.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Morocco vs Haiti, FIFA World Cup 2026 Win Probability: What Polymarket Betting Prediction Markets Say

Morocco faces Haiti in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match on June 25 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. This article explores prediction market insights for the crucial encounter. Morocco is strongly favoured to secure knockout stage progression, needing a draw. Haiti, already eliminated with zero points, aims for a spirited finish.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Brands get creative to circumvent FIFA’s strict sponsorship rules during the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s largest sporting events, generating billions in marketing revenue. But with that visibility comes strict rules governing branding and sponsorship. At the 2026 iteration of the tournament, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, brands that are not sponsors of the tournament are finding creative []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sepanyol pasang ‘tembok’ kebal

INGLEWOOD: Belgium bakal berdepan ujian getir dalam usaha memburu slot separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026 kerana perlu menyekat kemaraan juara Eropah, Sepanyol dalam aksi suku akhir di Stadium Los Angeles, esok. Tugas berat menanti skuad The Red Devils apabila mereka wajib mencari formula luar biasa bagi merobohkan benteng pertahanan ‘kebal’ Sepanyol yang masih belum dibolosi ... Read more The post Sepanyol pasang ‘tembok’ kebal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jun 23, 2026

2026 World Cup: Morocco vs. Haiti Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And Odds (6/24/26)

Morocco are looking to punch their ticket to the knockout rounds as Group C winners, and a matchup against an already eliminated Haiti side provides the perfect opportunity. In this 2026 World Cup clash on Wednesday, June 24, we expect the Atlas Lions’ superior quality and high-pressure tactics to be far too much for Haiti [...] Read More... The post 2026 World Cup: Morocco vs. Haiti Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And Odds (6/24/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

"Debemos ser el equipo más inteligente", afirma Zakaria El Ouahdi

La selección de Marruecos llega como una de las más fuertes y equilibradas a los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026, y pasará quizás su prueba más grande frente a Francia. El Ouahdi sabe que además de lo físico, la fortaleza mental les dará las ventajas.

India TV News

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· Jul 6, 2026

POR vs SPA FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in action as Portugal prepare for crucial clash

Portugal and Spain are facing off in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides are slated to meet at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and with the clash one of the most anticipated in the tournament, both sides will hope to put in their best performance and advance to the quarter-finals. Notably, Portugal will be coming into the game on the back of a close, thrilling win against Croatia.

BellaNaija

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· Jun 28, 2026

How African Countries Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals, knocking out Portugal in the quarter-finals. It was a historic moment for African football, and players from the continent are bolstered by Morocco’s exceptional performance in 2022 for the ongoing 2026 tournament. For the 2026 World [] The post How African Countries Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders

Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run - even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast.

News Americas Now

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Ugly Side Of The World Cup: Why Are Black Players And Public Figures Still Mocked With The Same Racist Taunts?

By NAN SPORTS EDITOR | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 8, 2026: Six weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Black and Afro-descendant players have carried nearly every unforgettable moment of the tournament – the Haitian, Curacao, Cape Verde and African teams, the Egyptian and Morroco teams, Jonathan David’s hat trick for []

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

France, Argentina, others backed to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals showcase France, Spain, Argentina, and England as they face Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway in thrilling matchups.

SkySports

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Cape Verde and then Scotland? England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

Madrid Universal

· Jul 5, 2026

Brahim Diaz looking forward to working with Mourinho at Real Madrid: ‘I’m very excited’

Morocco have once again lived up to the hype in the FIFA World Cup, and while it remains to be seen if they can recreate their 2022 heroics, they have already booked a place in the Quarterfinals of th...

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 12, 2026

The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain

The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

NBC reportedly eyeing English-language World Cup rights

We’re about midway through the current World Cup, but much of the media discussion has already shifted focus to 2030, when the next World Cup is scheduled to take place. That’s because FIFA have yet to open the bidding process for U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 World Cup. That process, according to a recent

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

CAF invites bids for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036

The Confédération of African Football (CAF) has invited its Member Associations (MAs) representing the 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, 2032 and 2036. The CAF AFCON competition is the biggest sporting event in Africa and is also amongst the biggest sporting events in the world The post CAF invites bids for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Assahifa

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· Jun 30, 2026

Morocco Knock Out Netherlands, Set Up Round of 16 Clash with Canada

Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The Dutch side took the lead in the 72nd minute through Cody Gakpo and looked set to progress before Issa Diop struck a dramatic ...

Sports Mole

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· Jul 9, 2026

France vs. Morocco: Three reasons why the Atlas Lions can exact revenge on France in the quarter-finals

France versus Morocco is almost certainly the most anticipated quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup.

World Football Index

· Jun 23, 2026

The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The Pitch

A new era for the beautiful gameThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. Bigger, bolder, and spread across three nations, this edition of football’s most celebrated competition has ...

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Risk of scandalous match in the World Cup if both teams want to lose

Risk of scandalous match in the World Cup if both teams want to lose

Guinee news

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· Jul 4, 2026

Chaque Équipe Africaine à Chaque Coupe du Monde : Une Histoire Complète – Et Ce que 2026 Signifie pour la Guinée

De l’Égypte en 1934 au parcours du Maroc jusqu’en demi-finale en 2022, l’histoire africaine à la Coupe du Monde est celle d’une résistance, d’une gloire et de promesses inachevées, portée par dix nations jusqu’en 2026. Il y a des moments qui appartiennent à tout un continent. Des moments où un seul but, un seul arrêt, []

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Coupe du Monde 2026 : le Maroc élimine les Pays-Bas après une séance de tirs au but haletante

Au bout du suspense à Monterrey, le Maroc a remporté le choc des seizièmes de finale contre les Pays-Bas. Dominateurs tout au long de la rencontre puis menés après le but de Cody Gakpo, les Lions de l’Atlas ont trouvé les ressources pour égaliser dans le temps additionnel grâce à Issa Diop avant de s’imposer [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : le Maroc élimine les Pays-Bas après une séance de tirs au but haletante first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

All the Celebrities Cheering on Global Soccer at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is officially here— and the stars are stepping out to root for their favorite teams. The global soccer tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the qualifying teams competing in matchups throughout the three countries this summer ahead of the championship game at MetLife Stadium in []

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 13, 2026

Popular Ghanaian chief who correctly predicted the 2022 World Cup winner shares 2026 winner

Ghanaian chief Jnana Caksus Das, who accurately predicted Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win, names Argentina, Spain, and France as favourites for the 2026 tournament.

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