Morocco is intensifying its pressure to host the 2030 World Cup final at the future grand stadium of Casablanca. Facing the candidacies of the Bernabéu and the Camp Nou, the Kingdom is claiming a leading role.
Morocco could replace Qatar for the organization of the final between Spain and Argentina on March 27. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing UEFA and Conmebol to consider relocating the match to Rabat.
The Spanish Air Force has carried out the first landing of an A400M in Melilla, a strategic milestone in the face of Morocco’s massive rearmament. This heavy transport aircraft strengthens the logistics of the enclave in a context of growing regional and military tensions.
The Barcelona city government has banned pork and pork derivatives from the menus of public daycare centers for cultural and religious reasons. This measure, aimed at inclusivity, has sparked a fierce political controversy led by right-wing parties.
Moroccan authorities have opened an investigation following complaints from the Spanish consulate reporting irregularities in Schengen visa applications in Tangier. The investigation is targeting suspicious administrative and financial documents submitted by several applicants.
The Tropic Seamount, rich in strategic tellurium is fueling tensions between Morocco and Spain. This submerged volcanic deposit, essential to the energy transition, remains at the heart of a major geopolitical dispute over control of the continental shelf.
The United States is maintaining its strategic bases at Rota and Morón in Spain, despite the withdrawal of tanker aircraft linked to the conflict with Iran. The massive investments committed to these sites rule out, for now, the option of relocating them to Morocco.
Moroccan authorities brought 202 people before the judicial offices at the stadiums during AFCON 2025 . This record, dominated by fraud and speculation, highlights the effectiveness of coordination between the justice and security services.
Getafe defender, Abdelkabir Abqar , highlights the deep-rooted attachment of dual nationals to Morocco’s national team. Ahead of facing Real Madrid, the international player recalls that national identity is passed down through one’s roots, beyond the place of birth or residence.
A plume of Saharan dust from Morocco is heading toward Spain and the United Kingdom, threatening to cause “blood rain.” This weather phenomenon is severely degrading air quality and disrupting the tourism sector.
The Moroccan striker for Esteghlal Tehran managed to leave Iranian territory after an aborted attempt to travel by air. Munir El Haddadi shared details of his overland journey to Turkey before his scheduled return to Spain.
The Moroccan international Omar El Hilali accused Rafa Mir of racist insults during Sunday’s Elche-Espanyol match. The referee stopped the game for three minutes, activating the anti-racism protocol after the defender reported discriminatory remarks.