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FIFA moves closer to Africa with new Rabat office opening

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino cuts the inaugural ribbon during the inauguration of the FIFA Office at Complexe Mohamed VI on July 26, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. [Abdelmajid Rizko, FIFA]

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) celebrated the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat on Saturday, July 26.

The inauguration, held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, marks a new chapter in FIFA's efforts to strengthen its ties with the continent and foster football development across Africa.

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