Despite the competition, the company owned by Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez is considering entering the race to build the Grand Stadium in Casablanca.
Spanish construction company Actividades de Construcciones y Servicios (ACS), owned by Florentino Pérez, is studying the possibility of submitting a bid to secure the contract for constructing the Grand Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca. This project represents one of the most significant sports infrastructure initiatives as Morocco prepares to host the 2030 World Cup final.
Although fierce competition exists between the anticipated stadium and Camp Nou in Barcelona and Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid to host the final, this has not deterred Pérez from considering involvement in this massive project, which is estimated to cost 470 million euros, according to the Spanish newspaper “Vozpópuli.”
In April, Moroccan authorities launched a call for bids for the construction work, with June 10 set as the deadline for submissions from interested construction companies. The Spanish newspaper confirmed that ACS has been making moves for several months, but has not yet made a final decision as it awaits a comprehensive risk assessment related to the project.
The stadium project has caught the attention of several major Spanish construction firms, which have begun consultations with law firms experienced in public contracts in Morocco. This is aimed at ensuring legal advice and contractual security, as well as evaluating the economic and strategic feasibility of what is described as “the largest stadium in the world.”
Morocco aims for a seating capacity of 115,000, enhancing its chances of hosting the final match of the 2030 World Cup on home soil. This figure exceeds the capacity of Camp Nou after renovation (105,000) and the projected capacity of Santiago Bernabéu after work completion (85,000).
The stadium’s completion is scheduled for 30 months, with a target to finish by the end of 2027, one year before FIFA makes its final decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final. This major sports project aligns with other infrastructure initiatives between Morocco and Spain, such as the proposed tunnel connecting the two continents, reflecting the importance of the bilateral alliance in the success of the largest global football event.
