The scale alone is enough to grab attention. If completed on schedule, the ground would be among the biggest football venues anywhere, and the report says the wider development is designed as a full destination rather than a stand-alone bowl.
That matters because hosting a final is never only about capacity. It is about symbolism, transport, spectacle and the image a country wants to project. Morocco already has football energy, tournament experience and a strong emotional connection with the global game. A landmark arena would add a powerful visual statement to that pitch.
Morocco is not bidding in a vacuum. Spain, as a co-host, appears likely to present heavyweight alternatives, backed by historic football cities and stadium pedigree. That is the challenge.
But Morocco’s argument may be different rather than lesser:
That last point could matter. Finals are remembered as much for atmosphere and setting as for architecture, and Oualalou’s tent-inspired concept aims to give the stadium a personality all its own.
The update says officials have kept work moving in multiple shifts, which underlines the urgency. For Morocco, this is not just about one match in 2030. It is about legacy, confidence and football diplomacy on the biggest stage.
The next storyline to watch is simple: whether construction keeps hitting its milestones through 2026 and 2027 - because if the build stays on track, Morocco’s final-hosting case will only grow louder.