Morocco is emerging as the leading candidate to host the 2028 Futsal World Cup, which would be the first staging of the tournament in Africa.
According to specialist outlet Futsalia, FIFA is ready to select Morocco as host of the competition. The country has been a candidate since 2024 and is understood to be ahead of Indonesia and Spain in the race.
Indonesia presented a verbal proposal at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver last April, while Spain expressed interest this week. The full list of potential hosts has not yet been confirmed.
Morocco is regarded as the favourite within UEFA. That view is also shared in Croatia, where Hrvoje Hrkac, one of the country’s futsal officials, has backed the North African nation’s bid.
Morocco was previously expected to host the Futsal World Cup in 2024. However, Uzbekistan was selected instead in a surprise decision.
At the time, reports suggested Morocco could be awarded the following tournament, which would take place two years later. The 2028 event would therefore represent another major international competition hosted by the country.
Morocco has developed a strong record as a venue for global football events. It is due to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2025 and 2026, followed by further editions in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The country has also staged the FIFA Club World Cup in 2013, 2014 and 2022. A further edition in 2029 could be added to that list.
Morocco will also be involved in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain and Portugal in 2030.
If Morocco is chosen for the 2028 Futsal World Cup, it would become the first African country to stage the tournament. The decision has yet to be formally announced, and the final line-up of bidders remains unknown.
