Bringing together economic decision-makers, business leaders and institutional stakeholders from the three countries, the forum forms part of the exceptional momentum generated by the joint organization of the 2030 World Cup, a strong symbol of dialogue, trust and shared vision between Africa and Europe.
The opening session was marked by an address from Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), who stressed that the 2030 World Cup goes far beyond the sporting dimension. In a spontaneous and mobilizing speech, he highlighted the competition as a strategic driver of development, an accelerator of infrastructure modernization and a historic opportunity to build lasting partnerships between the Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese economies. He also emphasized Morocco’s ability, supported by the Royal impetus and its experience in hosting major international events, to play a central and structuring role in this joint project.
The forum aims to highlight joint business opportunities, promote the sharing of best practices and showcase successful experiences in the organization of major sporting events. It also seeks to encourage innovation and maximize the economic, social and territorial impact of investments linked to the 2030 World Cup, well beyond the sporting deadline.
Discussions bring together Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese companies operating in key sectors such as infrastructure, mobility, tourism, hospitality, innovation, digital services and logistics. These strategic areas are expected to play a decisive role in the success of the event and in building a lasting legacy for future generations.
Through this forum, Morocco confirms its position as a regional platform for cooperation, investment and expertise, capable of bringing together stakeholders around structuring projects with international reach. The 2030 World Cup thus appears not only as a celebration of football, but also as a catalyst for growth, economic integration and shared international visibility for Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv