Morocco and Portugal signed an agreement today as part of their efforts to ensure the smooth organization of the 2030 World Cup, which the two countries are set to co-host alongside Spain.

A joint declaration of intent between Morocco and Portugal was signed on Friday in Lisbon by Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his Portuguese peer, Rita Alarcao Júdice, as part of preparations to host the 2030 Football World Cup.

Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, has sparked global outrage after announcing plans to cull up to three million stray dogs. The country’s bid to enhance its tourism appeal in time for the prestigious tournament has ignited widespread condemnation from animal welfare organisations and activists.

Morocco aims to complete construction of a 115,000-seater stadium in Benslimane near Casablanca by 2027, three years before the World Cup it is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal, the country's World Cup organising committee chairman said on Wednesday.

Morocco, a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host with Spain and Portugal, has announced plans to cull up to three million stray dogs to enhance its tourism appeal. This initiative has drawn criticism from animal welfare organizations and activists globally.

Morocco and Spain have been mulling over how to create a fixed connection between the two continents—either a tunnel or a bridge—since at least 1980.

Morocco has selected nine stadiums in six cities for the Africa Cup of Nations finals starting in December, the country’s local organising committee said on Monday hours before the tournament draw was due to be held.

Morocco is planning to cull up to three million stray dogs in preparation for the 2030 Fifa World Cup. This action has sparked outrage and anger worldwide, with activists urging Fifa to take immediate actions.

Morocco, semifinalist in the last World Cup, will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will serve as a precursor to co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Various African nations compete to claim victory,

Morocco is preparing nine stadiums across six cities to host the Africa Cup of Nations finals in December. Rabat's Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah will host the final. The country aims to upgrade its stadiums for both this tournament and the 2030 World Cup.

World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. The December 21-January 18 tournament will be the biggest soccer event in Morocco before co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal – the teams it

RFEF (Spanish FA) president Rafael Louzon has backed Real Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.Spain have been confirmed as joint hosts for the tournament,