World Cup costs and fan anger: As the 2026 tournament kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico, reports highlight sticker shock—from ticket prices to parking passes—fueling FIFA criticism over “cash cow” pricing and empty seats. Morocco in the spotlight: With Group C set for Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, Morocco’s campaign faces fresh injury pressure: defender Nayef Aguerd is ruled out, joining other absentees, while Achraf Hakimi is framed as a key matchup against Brazil’s Vinicius. Security cooperation: A senior US official says Morocco’s experience is already shaping US World Cup security planning, with confidence Morocco will be ready for the 2030 co-host role. Rabat diplomacy: Morocco and the Council of Europe launch a 2026-2029 “New Neighborhood Partnership” to support reforms and strengthen institutions, democracy and rule of law. Economy and development: Morocco highlights remittances’ role in rural resilience as IFAD and Bank Al-Maghrib discuss how to channel transfers into longer-term jobs and investment. Business and industry: OCP moves to restore fertilizer output to full capacity after the global sulphur crisis, while Morocco is ranked Africa’s top business destination in a CIAN barometer. Human rights at the border: UN rights chief Volker Türk urges a “massive rethink” of US immigration and security policies ahead of the World Cup, warning of profiling and aggressive enforcement. Sports business tie-up: Saga Communication and No Com form a sports-focused alliance aimed at boosting sponsorship value and international brand management for Morocco’s growing sports sector.