Sports Governance in Morocco: Legal Framework, Budgetary Challenges, and Preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Gouvernance du sport au Maroc: Cadre juridique, enjeux budgétaires et préparation du Mondial FIFA 2030

Samir Abaakil ()
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Samir Abaakil: UM5 - Université Mohammed V de Rabat [Agdal]

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Abstract: Abstract:This paper analyzes the structural challenges of sports governance in Morocco within the context of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Through a cross-analysis of the legislative framework (Law 30-09) and budgetary data (Finance Acts 2020-2025), the study highlights the dichotomy between the State's infrastructural ambitions and the fragile economic model of sports federations. Key findings include: Public Investment: The massive infrastructure upgrade, including the Grand Stade Hassan II (115,000 seats), occurring alongside a contraction in the sectoral budget (-24% between 2020 and 2025). Funding Model: The systemic reliance of federations on state subsidies (>60%), in sharp contrast to the CAF model (63% commercial revenue) and European standards. Legal Framework: The implementation gaps of Law 30-09 regarding physical education and sports. The article provides strategic recommendations to transition sports clubs into viable corporate entities and diversify national sports revenues beyond public funding. Keywords: Sports Governance, Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2030, Public Policy, Sports Finance, Law 30-09, Sports Economics.

Keywords: O55 Paper type: Recherche théorique Sports governance; O55; Sports infrastructure JEL Classification: Z28; Sports budget; Public policy; Legacy strategy; FIFA World Cup 2030; Morocco; Sports law; K23; H54; Z21; Infrastructures sportives JEL Classification: Z28; Budget sportif; Politique publique; Stratégie d'héritage; Coupe du Monde FIFA 2030; Maroc; Droit du sport; Gouvernance sportive; Gouvernance sportive Droit du sport Maroc Coupe du Monde FIFA 2030 Stratégie d'héritage Politique publique Budget sportif Infrastructures sportives JEL Classification: Z28 Z21 H54 K23 O55 Paper type: Recherche théorique Sports governance Sports law Morocco FIFA World Cup 2030 Legacy strategy Public policy Sports budget Sports infrastructure JEL Classification: Z28 Z21 H54 K23 O55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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Published in International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics, 2025, 6 (13), pp.381-406. ⟨10.5281/zenodo.17739774⟩

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