Morocco inaugurates first FIFA Arena stadium in Benguerir as part of 30-pitch project

Morocco has inaugurated the first stadium under the FIFA Arena programme, with the initiative aiming to construct 30 football facilities across the North African country to expand access to the sport among children and young people.

The inauguration took place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Hassan Ben Omar Zahrawi Elementary School in the city of Benguerir.

The project is being implemented through a partnership involving FIFA, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, the Ministry of National Education, Early Childhood Education, Vocational Training and Rehabilitation, and the Office Chérifien des Phosphates.

FIFA Arena programme targets 30 stadiums

The newly inaugurated facility is the first of 30 stadiums planned for different regions of Morocco under the FIFA Arena programme.

The initiative seeks to provide children with suitable sporting facilities, encourage greater participation in football and promote youth integration through sport.

It is also designed to create a positive and sustainable impact on young people and communities across the country.

FIFA Arena Kids Cup Morocco 2027 announced

During the inauguration, the project partners officially announced the first edition of the FIFA Arena Kids Cup Morocco 2027.

The competition will bring together children and young people from the first 10 cities selected to benefit from the FIFA Arena stadium programme.

The tournament is expected to complement the infrastructure project by providing young participants with opportunities to engage in organised football activities.

The initiative forms part of Morocco’s broader efforts to expand grassroots football and strengthen the sport’s social and sporting impact across the country.