FIFA Promises Spectacular Club World Cup Ceremony Starring Morocco's French Montana
Rabat — FIFA is gearing up for a grand opening ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup, which is coming next Saturday.
The opening ceremony will take place at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium at 7:15 p.m. local time, which is after midnight in Morocco.
The lineup for the grand opening ceremony will see superstars like Morocco's French Montana, as well as Swae Lee.
'Adding some global firepower to the line-up, hitmakers French Montana and Swae Lee will keep raising the energy levels just before the ball starts rolling with a genre-blending, high-octane performance – bringing a rap style that moves seamlessly between melody and momentum,' FIFA said on its website.
Proud of his Moroccan roots, French Montana has many famous hits, including 'Unforgettable', 'Welcome to the Party', 'Famous', and 'All the Way Up'.
Several rising stars will also be featured, including Vikina and Richaelio, with FIFA certain that they will bring 'rhythm, movement, and unmistakable Latin flair to a powerful performance.'
The performance is produced by Emilio Esteefan Jr.
'We're welcoming the world to Miami with music, joy, and unity,' Estegan said, noting that the show will celebrate a multicultural sound from across the world.
Morocco's Wydad Casablanca is among the clubs participating in the giant competition.
The Moroccan club is among the challenging Group G, which includes champions like Manchester City, Juventus, as well as the UAE's Al Ain.
Wydad will play against Manchester City at 5 p.m. Moroccan time, allowing fans to cheer on the Moroccan players racing for the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.
The opening game will take place between Bayern Munich and Auckland City at 5 p.m. Moroccan time, followed by several other games, including Al Ahly vs Inter Miami at 1 a.m. Moroccan time.
PSG versus Atlético Madrid will also be on Sunday at 8 p.m., as well as Palmeiras versus Porto at 11 p.m. Tags: Draw of the FIFA Club World CupFrench Montana
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Morocco World
8 hours ago
- Morocco World
Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
Rabat – German club Bayern Munich faces Argentine club Boca Juniors today, June 21, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, for the second Group C match for the FIFA Club World Cup. Bayern are coming off a Crushing 10–0 win over the New Zealand team Auckland City in Cincinnati. Boca Juniors drew 2–2 with Benfica after a resilient performance in their first match. The match's kick-off is at 2 a.m. Morocco time, and fans can catch the action live on DAZN, TBS, TNT, among other platforms. Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was confident after the Auckland blowout, telling the press, 'The next game against Boca will be the highlight of the group stage… it will be special.' Boca Juniors coach Miguel Russo said that 'the draw against Benfica still left them a bitter taste' and that,'the gap is still very big with European teams'. Russo urged his players to 'believe in ourselves' and fight on. Bayern will again be without left-back Alphonso Davies due to long-term injury. Upamecano and Kim Min-jae are just back from injury and will be on the bench. Meanwhile, Boca will be without its key player Edinson Cavani, the club's top scorer in all competitions this season. Talents to watch are Bayern's Harry Kane, the German club's top scorer with 38 goals in all competitions, who will lead the front line with the young talent Michael Olise, who scored and assisted twice in their previous game For Boca, all eyes will be on striker Miguel Merentiel, who is the squad's top scorer in the league with 16 goals. Predicted Lineups: Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Jonas Urbig; Sacha Boey, Josip Stanišić, Jonathan Tah, Raphaël Guerreiro; Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka; Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, Thomas Müller; Harry Kane. Boca Juniors (4-4-2): Sergio Romero; Lisandro López, Cristian Lema, Jorge Figal, Marcelo Saracchi; Camilo Aranda, Dante González, Franco Cristaldo, Lucas Beltrán; Milton Giménez, Cristian Pavón. Predicted score Bayern are heavy favorites at full strength. Boca showed spirit in the draw, but Bayern's attack should make the difference. MWN says: Bayern Munich 3-1 Boca Juniors. Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Morocco World
18 hours ago
- Morocco World
Benfica vs Auckland City: When, How to Watch Club World Cup Game
Rabat – The FIFA Club World Cup continues with a match between Auckland City and Benfica at 5 pm GMT+1. The game will be played at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Fans can watch the match live by streaming it on DAZN, which is available for free in most countries, or MBC Masr. Auckland City had a very difficult start to the tournament, suffering a heavy 10-0 loss against Bayern Munich in their opening game. Sinch Auckland City is a smaller club with mostly semi-professional players, so facing the strong Portuguese team Benfica will be an even tougher challenge for them. Benfica is one of Portugal's top teams and reached the Round of 16 in the last UEFA Champions League season. The team includes star players like Angel Di María, Renato Sanches, Nicolas Otamendi, and Alvaro Carreras. In terms of betting predictions, Benfica is the clear favorite and is expected to win by a large margin. It is likely they will win by four or more goals, according to prediction websites. While the match is expected to have several goals, the total is predicted to stay under 6.5 goals, as Benfica may choose to pace themselves ahead of more challenging games later in the tournament. Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis is a strong pick to score at any time during the game. The striker had a great recent season, scoring 29 goals, and is expected to continue that form. Overall prediction: Benefica v Auckland 4-1 Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Morocco World
18 hours ago
- Morocco World
Gnaoua Festival Kicks Off with a Parade Full of Color, Rhythm, and Soul
Essaouira – Today marked the spectacular kickoff of the 26th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, and Essaouira rose to the occasion with a heartbeat all its own. The medina transformed into an open-air stage as the Gnawi parade 'à la marocaine' spilled into the streets, drawing locals, tourists, and lovers of music into a living, breathing celebration of culture and spirit. The Gnaoua artists presence alone could command silence — if not for the hypnotic pulse of the krakebs and guembri that followed him. Dressed in a deep navy tunic embroidered with gold, El Kasri led with a quiet authority and timeless energy that stirred even the most jaded smartphone holders into real-time reverence. And then came the voice. Gliding into the rhythm with grace and power was Moroccan songstress Abir El Abed, adding a celestial layer to the deeply grounded Gnaoua beats. Draped in jewel-toned silks that fluttered with every step, she moved through the procession like poetry — equal parts fire and water. Her voice, soft and sharp in all the right ways, floated above the percussion like a blessing. They weren't alone. Troupes of maalems — each representing a different city, lineage, or school of Gnaoua — marched alongside, radiating individuality through their traditional attire. From flamboyant purples to desert ochres and seafoam greens, the color palette was as diverse as the rhythms. Some wore cowrie-covered hats, others clutched talismans passed down generations. One moment you were clapping to the beat; the next, you were caught in a trance. The crowd? An eclectic blend of generations and geographies. Elderly men in djellabas nodded with recognition at ancestral songs. Gen-Z fashionistas filmed TikToks with krakebs in hand. French, Spanish, and American tourists clapped to beats they didn't know but felt deep in their bones. It wasn't just a parade. It was a pulse. And Morocco World News was right there in the middle of it all, gathering all of the moments. Whether you're on your couch in Casablanca or tuning in from Tangier, consider us your front-row pass to everything this weekend has to offer. Expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes peeks, and style deep-dives. The maalems are the soul of this festival — so if you've ever wondered how it feels to carry a musical legacy through centuries, or how Gnaoua mixes with jazz and soul, you'll want to stay tuned for our conversations with them. . So comment away. Want spiritual insight? Want to know what everyone's wearing? Dying for a soundbite from backstage? You dream it, we'll chase it. The Gnaoua and World Music Festival is officially in full swing — and trust us, you don't want to miss a beat. Tags: Gnaoua Festival 2025
