FIFA has officially refuted claims made by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, that Morocco will host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The sport's governing body stated that the decision regarding the final venue has not yet been made.

Morocco is scheduled to co-host the 2030 tournament alongside Spain and Portugal. This marks the second time an African nation will stage World Cup final matches, following South Africa's hosting of the 2010 tournament.

Lekjaa reportedly announced at a political rally that the city of Benslimane had secured the right to host the final, with the newly constructed Hassan II Stadium, located near Casablanca, identified as the venue. He expressed hope that Morocco would participate in the final match.

FIFA has indicated that the host venue for the final will be determined "in due course." The governing body previously denied reports suggesting that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had promised Morocco the final in exchange for political backing for his re-election campaign.

The 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium is currently under construction. Lekjaa's assertion was made despite the absence of an official FIFA decision on the matter, leading to the clarification from the global football organization.

This situation arises amidst ongoing discussions and decisions surrounding the 2030 World Cup logistics. While the co-hosting arrangement with Spain and Portugal is confirmed, specific match allocations, including the final, remain subject to FIFA's final determination.

Previous reports had linked the final to Morocco, but FIFA has consistently maintained that all decisions regarding tournament venues are made through official processes and are announced when finalized. The "in due course" statement suggests that further deliberations and announcements are expected from FIFA.

The specific details regarding the selection process for the final venue and the timeline for its announcement are not yet public. FIFA's response emphasizes the need for official confirmation before any venue can be definitively declared the host of the 2030 World Cup final.