{"id":100198,"date":"2026-04-28T16:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/fifa-congress-2027-set-for-morocco"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:54:20","slug":"fifa-congress-2027-set-for-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/fifa-congress-2027-set-for-morocco","title":{"rendered":"FIFA Congress 2027 Set for Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span><b>FIFA Congress 2027 will be hosted in Morocco, marking another major step in the country\u2019s growing influence in global football. The event, confirmed by RMC Sport, will be highly strategic as it coincides with the presidential election of FIFA, where Gianni Infantino is expected to run for re-election.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This decision aligns with Morocco\u2019s increasing role on the international stage, especially as it prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. In the middle of these developments, FIFA Congress 2027 highlights the Kingdom\u2019s ambition to strengthen its global football presence following major events like the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n<p>Rabat is expected to welcome delegations for this key gathering, although the exact venue remains to be confirmed. With global attention set to turn toward the country once again, FIFA Congress 2027 is shaping up to be a crucial moment for both international football governance and Morocco\u2019s sporting ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. FIFA Congress 2027 will be hosted in Morocco, marking another major step in the country\u2019s growing influence in global football. The event, confirmed by RMC Sport, will be highly strategic as it coincides with the presidential election of FIFA, where Gianni Infantino is expected to run for re-election. 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