Morocco says ready to host World Cup 2026 in 14 stadiums
By AFP
March 19, 2018
CASABLANCA, Morocco: Morocco on Saturday pushed its bid to host the 2026 World Cup in the name of Africa despite tough competition from a joint effort by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Two days after officially submitting Morocco’s bid book to FIFA, the head of the bid committee Moulay Hafid Elalamy outlined to the press the country’s readiness and determination to host the game. The North African kingdom has pre-selected 12 cities to host the competition and is proposing 14 stadiums.Casablanca, the economic hub of Morocco, and Marrakesh, its tourist capital, will each have two stadiums, while the others will be spread around the country.
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