Rabat, Morocco — Morocco, Spain, and Portugal have formally agreed on a landmark judicial cooperation deal to ensure a seamless coordination for the 2030 World Cup. The agreement, a 2026-2030 action plan, was inked at the Moroccan Ministry of Justice headquarters in Rabat, a move that signifies a crucial step in preparing for the first joint World Cup to be hosted across Europe and Africa.
The joint memorandum of understanding, signed by Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, Spain’s Minister of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations Félix Bolaños García, and Portugal’s Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice, focuses on enhancing legal and judicial frameworks to support the tournament’s organization.
Key areas of the agreement include international judicial assistance, governance for major events, and the advancement of digital justice systems. The deal also aims to bolster collaboration in addressing cross-border cybercrimes and promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution methods. Additionally, the nations commit to developing their legal and judicial sectors’human resources.
This strategic partnership is expected to create a stable legal environment conducive to investment and business growth surrounding the World Cup. It is a continuation of earlier declarations of intent signed in Lisbon and Madrid in 2025.
During the signing ceremony, Abdellatif Ouahbi underscored Morocco’s commitment to a shared legal framework for the event, emphasizing the collective effort to foster an efficient and future-oriented judicial cooperation model. Rita Alarcão Júdice and Félix Bolaños García echoed the importance of legal coordination for such a significant event.
The hosting of the World Cup is a historic endeavor for Morocco, which has been investing in infrastructure to meet international standards. The tournament is anticipated to stimulate economic growth, boost tourism, and enhance Morocco’s global profile.
Source: moroccoworldnews
Original author: Sara Zouiten
