Germany was successful in winning the vote to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Morocco continued its attempt to host the next FIFA World Cup edition but failed in doing so. South Africa won the bid making it the first African country to host the World Cup. On 6 June 2015, The Daily Telegraph reported that Morocco had actually won the vote, but South Africa was awarded the tournament instead. 2026 FIFA World Cup On 11 August 2017, was set for submission of an intention to bid, and on that day, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation announced that it would submit a bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In March 2018, the Morocco 2026 bid committee stated their plan to spend $16 billion on preparing for the tournament, including building new transportation infrastructure, 21 new hospitals, a large number of new hotels and leisure facilities and building and/or renovating new stadiums. 2030 FIFA World Cup The national football association of Morocco is scheduled to bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. On 15 June 2018, The bid was led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, who officially confirmed it. On 25 July 2018, Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa, confirmed Morocco will apply for the 2030 World Cup bid. Record of the Moroccan national team World Cup 6 participations : 1970, 1986, 1994 1998, 2018, 2022 Second Round : 1986. 4th Place : 2022. Africa cup Winners : 1976. 2nd place : 2004. 3rd place : 1980. 4th place : 1986, 1988. Quarter final : 1998, 2017, 2021. African Nations Championship Winner : 2018, 2020 Arab Cup Winner : 2012 Youth and Olympic teams Africa U-20 Cup of Nations Champions: 1997 UNAF U-20 Tournament Champions: 2015, 2020 Arab Cup U-20 Champions: 2011 Mediterranean Games Champions: 1983, 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie Champions: 2001, 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games Champions: 2013 Runners-Up: 2005 Pan Arab Games Champions: 1961, 1985 UNAF U-17 Tournament Champions: 2007, 2011, 2018 Presidents FIFA rejected an election in 2013, and demanded a new election in 2014. A term generally lasts four years. References External links Official website Morocco at the FIFA website. Morocco at CAF Online Morocco Football in Morocco Maroc Football Sports organizations established in 1956 1956 establishments in Morocco