Casablanca

Casablanca is a city in Morocco, currently in contention to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco is co-hosting the tournament with Spain and Portugal. The Royal Spanish Football Federation president claims Spain will host the final, but FIFA has the final say. Morocco is advocating for Casablanca's Grand Stade Hassan II to be the venue. This competition for hosting rights is occurring amidst concerns about potential racist chants during matches, which could jeopardize Spain's bid. Furthermore, Morocco has recently experienced suppression of Gen Z protests demanding better services and opposing corruption, highlighting internal challenges alongside its international ambitions. The country also adjusts its time zone annually for Ramadan, prompting a petition for a permanent return to Universal Time.