Lekjaa reveals planned opening date for Hassan II Stadium

Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane is expected to be ready at the beginning of 2028, with the possibility of scheduling matches involving the Atlas Lions, Raja and Wydad there before the 2030 World Cup, according to an announcement by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.

During his appearance yesterday on the programme “Saâta Saraaha” on the second channel, Lekjaa explained that the stadium would host matches involving the Moroccan national team as well as fixtures featuring Raja and Wydad, with the possibility of staging other sporting events there.

The president of the Moroccan Football Federation estimated that construction work should be completed at the beginning of 2028, with a view to opening the stadium for matches and sporting events. Lekjaa said: “It would be good for the national team to play its matches in this stadium before the World Cup.”

Lekjaa confirms Hassan II Stadium will open in 2028

Discussing the project, Lekjaa stressed the importance of the stadium’s capacity in choosing the venue for the final. He said: “The final must be played in the stadium with the largest capacity, and that is currently Hassan II Stadium.”

He added on the subject: “Hassan II Stadium will contribute to restructuring the urban space of Greater Casablanca,” before continuing: “Over the coming years, we will see Greater Casablanca take on a different appearance.”

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