Morocco’s argument centres on the proposed Hassan II Stadium, a project under construction near Casablanca.
That combination gives Morocco a clear centrepiece. A vast new stadium could provide the visual identity and capacity expected of a World Cup final, while Casablanca would offer international transport, accommodation and commercial infrastructure.
The final venue is not part of a formal allocation. Morocco, Spain and Portugal are sharing the main hosting responsibilities, while the opening matches are planned for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Spain has also made its preference known. Its football leadership and government representatives have argued that the country deserves the final, pointing to its role in the original bid and its status as a major football nation.
That creates a contest between two different pitches: Morocco can offer a purpose-built mega-stadium, while Spain can point to existing venues, established tournament infrastructure and a deeper history of hosting major events.
The report says has rejected previous suggestions that the final had already been promised to Morocco, describing those reports as false and misleading. That makes the Benslimane announcement a statement of intent rather than confirmation.
The next major storyline will be the stadium’s construction progress and ’s eventual venue process. Until that decision arrives, Morocco has momentum in the public debate, but Spain’s challenge remains firmly in place.