FIFA has officially opened its major Africa office in Rabat, Morocco, solidifying the country’s growing reputation as a central hub for football development on the continent.
Located within the prestigious Mohammed VI Complex, the state-of-the-art facility is designed to support African football federations with their development initiatives and demonstrates FIFA’s commitment to establishing a lasting presence across Africa.
The office launch comes after a Host Agreement was signed last December in Marrakech by FIFA, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). With Rabat joining the ranks of global FIFA office locations alongside Paris, Miami, and Jakarta, the move underscores FIFA’s ongoing strategy to decentralize operations and enhance regional engagement.
Speaking at the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed admiration for Morocco’s leadership in football advancement: “Today is certainly a wonderful day, it’s a special day, a glorious day, a joyful day. We will write, in gold letters, the wonderful history of FIFA, of football in Africa, of football in Morocco, of football in the world.”
Infantino praised the Moroccan government and King Mohammed VI for their dedication, adding that the complex is a reflection of a forward-thinking nation and continent committed to football’s future.
The Rabat office will work alongside FIFA’s regional offices in Brazzaville, Dakar, Johannesburg, and Kigali to implement key policies and foster football development at all levels throughout Africa.
Present at the opening were FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafström, CAF President Patrice Motsepe, CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba, FRMF President Fouzi Lekja, and high-ranking Moroccan officials.
Morocco’s strides in football have earned international recognition, with notable achievements both on the pitch and in global event hosting. The country is set to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal and Spain, making it the second African nation to do so.
What you should know
FIFA’s new Rabat office marks a major step in decentralizing football development on the African continent.
With Morocco’s growing role in international football, the office is poised to serve as a strategic hub ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
