The football associations of Morocco, Portugal and Spain officially signed the bidding agreement for the FIFA World Cup 2030 on Wednesday.
According to a press release from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the signing of this agreement commits the three associations to comply with the rules and framework of the bidding process. The document also provides guidance on key technical aspects of the bid, such as promotion and evaluation criteria.
The FRMF states that the Moroccan, Portuguese and Spanish Football Associations will work closely together to develop a bid that exceeds all FIFA World Cup expectations. These federations have expressed their intention to propose a tournament that will strengthen the legacy of the World Cup, promote the development of football and have a significant impact on a global scale.
As the 2030 FIFA World Cup will mark the centenary of the first edition of the tournament, a special effort will be made to make it a model for the next 100 years. The host countries will seek to highlight their unique cultures to foster cooperation between Europe, Africa and the rest of the world, while ensuring that the event is sustainable, friendly and inclusive for fans of all ages and backgrounds.
At the signing of the bid agreement, the President of the Portuguese Football Association, Fernando Gomes, described the event as a historic moment for the federations and football in the three countries. He underlined the celebration of all those who made this moment possible and expressed the commitment to work on a bid and tournament plan that will impress football fans around the world.
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Association, Fouzi Lekjaa, highlighted the unprecedented development of football in Morocco thanks to the vision of King Mohammed VI. He affirmed that the joining of forces between Morocco, Portugal and Spain to create a revolutionary FIFA World Cup will mark the history of world football.
Pedro Rocha, President of the Royal Spanish Football Association, thanked FIFA for the confidence placed in him. He underlined the great responsibility that comes with organizing a World Cup and looked forward to the coming months of fruitful cooperation. He concluded by saying that although the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three countries, its legacy will be felt around the world.
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