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Morocco

FRMF outlines modernization priorities for Moroccan professional football

The FRMF executive committee reviewed the development of Morocco's professional football structures, including digital transformation, youth development, infrastructure and competition management.

Morocco

Morocco prepares with Spain and Portugal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has discussed preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal. FRMF leadership emphasized advance planning and coordination.

Champions League

2026-27 UEFA Champions League season underway ahead of Madrid final

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League began in July and will conclude at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on 5 June 2027. Twenty-nine clubs qualify directly for the league phase, with seven more places decided through qualifying.

African Football

CAF sets 2026-27 Champions League and Confederation Cup calendar

CAF has published the calendar for the 2026-27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. Preliminary-round matches begin in September, while the group stages are scheduled from November through January.

World Cup

Morocco's 2026 World Cup run ends in the quarter-finals against France

Morocco reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup before losing 2-0 to France in Boston. The run included knockout victories over the Netherlands and Canada.

World Cup

Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after extra-time victory over Argentina

Spain became world champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute.

Women's Football

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 taking place in Morocco

Morocco is hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after CAF rescheduled the tournament to run from 25 July to 16 August 2026.