CAF President Patrice Motsepe extends his congratulations to Morocco for the official award of the organization of the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain.
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, expressed “his warmest congratulations to Morocco” after being awarded the hosting of the 2030 World Cup, alongside Portugal and Spain, during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held today.
Patrice Motsepe said: “The alliance between Morocco, Portugal and Spain constitutes a symbolic bridge between Africa and Europe through football, and it inspires all players in the world of football to work together to make the world a better place.
“This day is a source of great pride for African football, as Morocco becomes the second African country in FIFA history to host the World Cup.
“CAF welcomes this historic event and congratulates Morocco and its partners, Portugal and Spain.
“We would like to express our deep appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, and to the Moroccan government and people for launching and supporting Morocco’s bid for the 2030 World Cup.
“I am particularly proud of the decisive role and exemplary leadership of our brother, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
“I would also like to express my thanks to the 54 CAF member associations for their solidarity and unwavering support for Morocco’s candidacy.
“Our thanks also go to FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his visionary leadership, as well as to the 211 FIFA Members for granting the co-hosting rights of the 2030 World Cup to Morocco and Africa.”
CAF also congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Majesty the King, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and the people of Saudi Arabia for having been awarded the FIFA World Cup 2034.
CAF has worked together and partnered, over many years with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and is appreciative and thankful for this important partnership.”
