Morocco is cementing its status as a football superpower this week as it prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and dominates global ticket demand for the 2026 World Cup.
CAF Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba announced Tuesday that the upcoming AFCON, starting December 21, will be the “best ever organized.”
Highlighting Morocco’s world-class infrastructure, officials confirmed that over one million tickets have already been sold, fueled by unprecedented public enthusiasm.
The global demand for Moroccan football extends far beyond the continent. FIFA revealed that the Brazil–Morocco group stage match for the 2026 World Cup is currently the second most requested fixture globally, following a massive surge of 5 million ticket applications in just 24 hours.
