Fez Stadium — World Cup Stadium Guide
Fez, Morocco · Capacity 55,800
Overview
Fez Stadium — part of the Complexe Sportif de Fès — brings World Cup football to Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital. With a renovated capacity near 55,800, it gives the imperial city of Fez a place on the 2030 map.
Pairing World Cup matches with Fez's UNESCO-listed medina creates one of 2030's most distinctive fan destinations: medieval alleyways by day, FIFA football by night.
Architecture & Design
A multi-sport complex upgraded with FIFA seating, media and pitch standards for World Cup 2030.
Renovations focus on spectator comfort, broadcast lighting and accessibility while preserving the venue's role as Fez's main football arena.
Capacity around 55,800 fits mid-tier group and possible early knockout fixtures.
World Cups Hosted
| Year | Matches | Final | Notable moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0 | No | World Cup football in Fez — Morocco's historic cultural capital joins the 2030 host map. |
Iconic Matches
- 2030 TBD vs TBD (World Cup 2030 (planned)): First World Cup matches in Fez.
Cultural Impact
Fez is renowned for craftsmanship, scholarship and the world's largest contiguous medina — a unique backdrop for World Cup tourism.
Hosting matches here spreads World Cup benefits beyond Casablanca and Rabat into inland Morocco.
Interesting Facts
- Home complex of MAS Fez and a longstanding Moroccan football venue.
- Fez's medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- One of six Moroccan stadiums planned for World Cup 2030.
- Capacity listed near 55,800 after renovation works.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup matches were played here?
Scheduled to host World Cup matches in 2030 for the first time.
Did this stadium host a World Cup final?
Not a final venue candidate.
When was the stadium built?
Opened 2007 as Complexe Sportif de Fès; renovated for FIFA World Cup 2030.
Why is this stadium historically important?
Puts one of the Islamic world's great historic cities on the World Cup stage.