فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The American architectural firm “Populous” has revealed the first images of the future Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, which is expected to become the largest stadium in the world. This massive project comes as part of Morocco’s ambitions to host the 2030 World Cup final.
According to the announced designs, the stadium will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators, surpassing the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, which can accommodate 114,000 spectators. One of the unique features of the stadium will be its aluminum roof, designed to resemble traditional tents inspired by Moroccan celebrations.
It’s worth noting that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal expected to host matches alongside Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. While the Spanish newspaper “Marca” confirms that the tournament final will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, the Hassan II Stadium project could change FIFA’s calculations.
Populous stated in its announcement that the new stadium “fully complies with FIFA standards and can host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.” Preparations for the commencement of construction have already begun near the city of El Mansouria, about 40 kilometers north of Casablanca.
The stadium is scheduled to be completed in 2028, with a total cost estimated at 500 million euros. The Hassan II Stadium will be the only entirely new facility among the twenty stadiums designated for the tournament.
It should be noted that the 2030 World Cup edition will be a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first tournament held in Uruguay. For this reason, the cities of Asuncion, Buenos Aires, and Montevideo will each host one match.
With this ambitious project, Morocco seeks to enhance its chances of hosting the 2030 World Cup final, which would be a historic achievement for the country and the African continent as a whole.
