Morocco’s organization of the Africa Cup of Nations has received glowing praise from FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, who described the country’s hosting of the tournament as a benchmark not only for Africa, but for world football at large. In strong words that underline the scale of the achievement, Grafström said Morocco “has set a global standard” with its delivery of the competition.
Speaking about the overall organization of the tournament, the FIFA chief highlighted the seamless nature of the planning and execution. “In Africa, they lead the way in event organization. From planning to execution, everything about their AFCON hosting was first-class,” Grafström said, pointing to a level of professionalism and efficiency that impressed both visiting delegations and international observers.
The praise also extended to the experience of fans and teams alike, with Grafström noting that Morocco delivered “top-level service to both supporters and participating teams.” From stadium infrastructure and training facilities to logistics and fan engagement, the tournament has been widely regarded as one of the smoothest and best-run editions in recent memory.