Final chaos leaves huge stain on Morocco’s AFCONAFP, RABATThe chaotic scenes which tarnished Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final will forever overshadow a tournament that had until that point been a great success for hosts Morocco, on and off the pitch. Senegal supporters clash with security personnel after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during their Africa Cup of Nations final match in Rabat on Sunday. Morocco will also be at the World Cup as they look to turn the page and bounce back from this disappointment. An ambitious project to build a 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca, served by high-speed rail, is well under way as the country prepares to cohost the 2030 FIFA World Cup. FIFA would have to look into any organizational issues and ensure they are not repeated during the World Cup.

Source: Taipei Times January 20, 2026 17:13 UTC