World's largest football stadium will be so big it's almost double Arsenal's capacity

The Grand Stade Hassan II is set to become the largest football stadium in the world and could host the World Cup final

The World Cup final could be held in Morocco at a ground with a capacity of 115,000, nearly double that of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

This is part of the North African nation's future plans as they prepare to co-host the 2030 tournament alongside Spain and Portugal. The World Cup 2026 will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with MetLife Stadium - home to the NFL teams the New York Giants and New York Jets - set to host the grand finale on July 19.

As football fans worldwide gear up for this event, FIFA is already planning for the next tournament four years later. The 2030 edition will make history as the first World Cup co-hosted by three countries from two different regions.

Morocco is vying for the prestigious honour of having its Grand Stade Hassan II chosen as the venue for the final. The stadium is expected to become the world's largest football arena, and its design pays homage to tradition.

The structure draws inspiration from the traditional Moroccan social gathering known as 'moussem' and resembles a giant tent, standing out amidst the surrounding forest landscape. The stadium has been designed by Populous, who have worked in collaboration with Paris-based architects Oualalou + Choi.

This vast venue features three tiers at each end of the stadium bowl, each capable of accommodating 29,500 people - equivalent to the full capacity of some Championship stadiums. The entire capacity is almost double that of the Emirates Stadium, which holds 60,704.

The designers said: "The venue will be fully compliant with FIFA regulations, with the ability to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, following Morocco's selection as a joint host nation alongside Spain and Portugal."

Spanning the stadium's two ends are five hospitality tiers, accommodating more than 12,000 seats designated for VVIP, VIP and box spectators. A Royal box has also been incorporated, suitable for any monarch wishing to enjoy sporting entertainment.

The stadium features numerous elevated natural gardens, giving the impression that visitors remain immersed in nature as they make their way to their seats.

The designers added: "The gardens create an extraordinary spatial experience - an oasis of greenery under the translucent roof canopy. This effect is further enhanced by a series of botanical gardens at ground level beneath the outer edges of the canopy."

Regarding the ongoing construction, they said: "Preparation for groundworks is underway on a 100-hectare site in the town of El Mansouria, in the province of Benslimane, 38 km north of Casablanca, after public financing was approved in October 2023."