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Topics: Morocco, Football, FIFA World Cup
Tom Jenkins
The proposed plans for the world's largest stadium have now been revealed to the public, with the stadium potentially hosting games for the 2030 World Cup.
Populous has revealed its vision for the world’s biggest football stadium, which is set to be built in Casablanca, Morocco.
The London stadium specialist’s design is for a staggering 115,000-capacity stadium, set to be named Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca stadium.
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The design, developed in collaboration with Casablanca-based firm Oualalou + Choi, showcases a distinctive aluminium lattice roof shaped like a tent, inspired by the traditional Moroccan ‘Moussem’ festival.
The project includes 32 stairways, elevated gardens 28 meters above ground, botanical gardens at ground level, and a massive stadium bowl at the heart of the structure.
Work on the stadium is already underway in the town of El Mansouria, in Benslimane, 38km north of Casablanca.
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The stadium will feature three steep, compact tiers, accommodating 29,500 spectators at each end of the bowl. Additionally, five tiers of hospitality seats are also planned, including VIP and hospitality boxes that will cater up to 12,000 spectators, along with a royal box.
Tarik Oualalou, who is the lead architect for the stadium, said: "[The design]is rooted in ancient and primordial figures: the Moussem, the tent, and the garden, as well as the topography and landscapes of Morocco.
"It’s a generous space, open to the world and respectful to the nature it protects. The Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca is the embodiment of the great tradition of Moroccan hospitality," he added.
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Morocco will jointly host the FIFA World Cup 2030 alongside neighboring countries Spain and Portugal and have committed to build one new stadium and upgrade six others as part of its preparations.
After the tournament's conclusion, the Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca will become home to two local clubs.