FIFA has officially launched its new African regional headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to strengthen its presence across the continent. Located within the state-of-the-art Mohammed VI Complex, the facility will serve as a key hub for supporting African football federations and driving football development initiatives throughout Africa.
The opening follows a Host Agreement signed in December 2024 in Marrakech between FIFA, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). With this new office, Rabat joins cities like Paris, Miami, and Jakarta as one of FIFA’s major global operational centers—underscoring the organization’s strategy to maintain a strong regional presence worldwide.
At the inauguration ceremony, FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the occasion as a landmark for African football.
“Today is a wonderful, special, glorious, and joyful day,” Infantino said. “We are writing, in golden letters, the next chapter of FIFA’s history—of football in Africa, in Morocco, and around the world.”
Infantino praised the Moroccan government and King Mohammed VI for their support in bringing the vision to life, calling the complex “an incredible and beautiful facility” that symbolizes both national pride and a forward-looking vision for the sport.
The Rabat office will collaborate closely with FIFA’s existing regional offices in Brazzaville, Dakar, Johannesburg, and Kigali to coordinate strategies aimed at promoting football development across all levels in Africa.
The event drew several high-profile attendees, including FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafstrom, CAF President Patrice Motsepe, CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba, FRMF President Fouzi Lekja, and senior Moroccan government officials.
Morocco’s selection as the home of FIFA’s African headquarters highlights the country’s growing stature in global football. In recent years, Morocco has seen notable successes on and off the pitch and is poised to further its legacy by co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain—becoming only the second African nation to host the prestigious tournament.
