The report says roughly €34.5 million has been released for major works, including seating and a hybrid pitch system. That matters because final-hosting bids are often won on reliability, capacity and event-readiness.
Morocco’s argument appears straightforward: a purpose-built arena, designed around modern tournament demands, may carry more weight than adapting an existing venue.
That does not make Spain an outsider. Quite the opposite. If the final stays on Spanish soil, the case is easy to understand.
In football terms, Morocco is selling ambition and novelty. Spain is selling certainty.
The contest is not only about architecture. Reports have also pointed to political lobbying and to scrutiny around security after recent tension around Ceuta. For any World Cup final, that question carries weight. Hosting the biggest match in the sport means moving teams, officials, heads of state and tens of thousands of supporters without disruption.
Morocco’s backers are expected to argue that recent tournament hosting on the African stage showed organisational progress. Critics will say the final demands an even higher threshold.
The key point is simple: will choose more than a stadium. It will choose the most convincing overall package. Between now and that decision, the next storyline to watch is whether Morocco can turn a bold construction project into an airtight hosting case.