SportLightning Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Spain and Portugal announced their bid two years ago. Ukraine joined last year. But Ukraine is not likely to bid with Portugal and Spain. Morocco is set to replace Ukraine in Spain and Portugal's joint bid. It would be a fantastic opportunity for the North African country to host also with the two European countries since they have a strong partnership. https://theathle.tic.com/4292442/2023/03/09/spain-ukraine-2030-world-cup/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 /\/\ Yeah, but which countries would want to play in ANOTHER Arab country where you cannot even drink beer -- if this tandem is successful? After QATAR 2022, FIFA and the IOC would be total nitwits to give another of their tournaments to a muslim nation again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted March 11 Author Report Share Posted March 11 But i still think Morocco with Portugal and Spain would be a fantastic idea over the Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted March 11 Author Report Share Posted March 11 Both of the African countries are bidding in separate joint bids. We'll see about that if Morocco with Portugal and Spain could beat Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusilli Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 On Morocco's side, they are arguagbly the most recognizable african (/muslim) team internationally. Plus, they come up as the most placid country of the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comped Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 On 3/10/2023 at 10:30 AM, baron-pierreIV said: /\/\ Yeah, but which countries would want to play in ANOTHER Arab country where you cannot even drink beer -- if this tandem is successful? After QATAR 2022, FIFA and the IOC would be total nitwits to give another of their tournaments to a muslim nation again. Unlike Qatar, Morocco's system for buying beer is both long-standing and successful. You'll have no issues there unlike in Qatar because the King doesn't need to play to a religious base as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 On 3/10/2023 at 10:30 AM, baron-pierreIV said: /\/\ Yeah, but which countries would want to play in ANOTHER Arab country where you cannot even drink beer -- if this tandem is successful? After QATAR 2022, FIFA and the IOC would be total nitwits to give another of their tournaments to a muslim nation again. You can drink beer in Morocco. It's far more liberal with its booze laws than Qatar. My bigger concern would be the heat. Come to think of it, would Morocco even be needed for a possible WC? Do Portugal and Spain not have enough stadiums to handle 100+ games on their own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansfromdenmark Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Of course Spain and Portugal can do it, if they want. Spain has 10 stadiums above 40.000 and Portugal 3. If you go down to 30.000 (Which also 1 in the 2026 has) there are alone in Spain 10 more. So off course they can if they want, if we only talk about stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 Morocco will have 7 stadiums, Spain expected to use 6 stadiums and Portugal will include 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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