Rabat – Morocco has chosen the Ivory Coast to replace Portugal in its World Cup 2026 candidature alongside Spain, according to media reports.
The three countries have decided to take a shot at challenging the North American coalition of the United States of America, Mexico and Canada over hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Due to an economic crisis, Portugal decided to drop out of Morocco and Spain’s candidacy.
The next two World Cups competition are scheduled to take place in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022).
Former member of Royal Moroccan Football Federation Ahmed Gaibi has been quoted by Assabah as saying, “Ivory coast is the right partner of Morocco in its bid for 2026 World Cup.”
He explained that “Ivory Coast will derive good experience and available infrastructures from its organization of the 2021 CAN,” in addition to its political stability, its dazzling economic development, and its international status.”
Morocco had previously attempted to host the global competition in 1994, 1998 and 2006.
This time, Morocco’s chance to win the candidacy is thought to be higher, especially because of the country’s growing expertise in organizing international competitions like the FIFA Club World Cup in 2013 and 2014. - MWN
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