CAN 2025: The French Wave, Over 100,000 Supporters Expected in Morocco

The enthusiasm is quantified and massive. As of October 31, 109,237 tickets had already been purchased from the Hexagon. An absolute record that places France far ahead of Belgium, the second non-African country, which only accounts for 7,000 tickets. For thousands of Moroccans living abroad, this CAN organized on the other side of the Mediterranean, from December 21 to January 18, sounds like a logical and emotional logistics.

The Celebration of Football and Roots

For the supporters interviewed by France Info, this trip goes beyond the simple sports framework. This is the case of Chaher, 28, a Franco-Comorian who triggered his plan as soon as the Cœlacanthes qualified. "Morocco is really close... The fact that we qualified, for us, it’s historic," he explains. Beyond supporting his team, he sees the event as a celebration of African brotherhood in the French suburbs, taking flags from Algeria, Senegal and Congo in his suitcase to "tease" each other in a festive atmosphere.

The same goes for Sarah, 27, who will attend the opening match between Morocco and the Comoros. For this Franco-Moroccan, the event is akin to the "Paris Olympics": a unique opportunity not to be missed, combined with a return to the family home in Marrakech. "For once it’s happening at home, it would be a shame not to go," she sums up.

The Decisive Economic Argument

In addition to emotional attachment, the accessibility of Morocco plays a key role. Edine, 37, a supporter of the Fennecs, has done his calculations. Unlike the previous edition in Côte d’Ivoire or the future World Cup in the United States, the budget for the Kingdom remains affordable. "Just the plane ticket to the USA, I paid more than the four tickets to go to Morocco with my wife and children," confides this enthusiast who has bet on Algeria’s run by buying tickets for the final stages.

Between patriotic fervor, family reunions and tourist opportunity, the 2025 CAN promises to be a great bridge between France and Morocco.