The United States said Morocco’s participation in a White House‑led task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would strengthen security cooperation between the two countries, as Rabat prepares to co‑host the 2030 tournament.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, the US Embassy in Morocco congratulated the kingdom on its selection to take part in the task force, saying the move would enhance coordination ahead of the World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“As we look forward to celebrating 250 years of friendship with Morocco, this is another opportunity to strengthen our security cooperation and share our common passion for sports,” the embassy said.
The White House task force was set up to coordinate federal efforts around major international football events, including security planning and logistics for the expanded 48‑team tournament.
Morocco’s inclusion comes as the country steps up preparations to jointly host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. While Morocco will not host matches in 2026, participation in the US‑led body gives Moroccan officials early exposure to planning frameworks for large, multi‑city tournaments.
Morocco has previously contributed to World Cup security efforts abroad. In 2022, Moroccan security personnel were deployed to Qatar to assist with crowd control and event security during the tournament, a role that officials at the time said reflected the country’s growing expertise in managing major sporting events.
The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities in North America.