(MENAFN- Morocco World News) 
Rabat- During his visit to Morocco, former French president Francois Hollande expressed his full support to Morocco's 2026 World Cup bid, emphasizing that the country is ready to stage the ultimate football tournament.
Hollande remarked on Morocco's bid on the sidelines of a lecture he offered on the role of culture in bringing together peoples at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
The former French official said: 'I have every confidence in this bid and France will be on your side.'
The official appeared to be impressed by Morocco's bid, describing it as the 'best bid' for the 2026 World Cup.
The former French leader described Moroccan football team as 'excellent.' He added that the country has all the assets required to host such an event.
Hollande also commented on the Moroccan-French bilateral ties, noting the 'great history of friendship and cooperation between Morocco and France.'
'I am here today because I am a great friend of Morocco, and I have always wanted the relations between the two countries to be the best they can be.'
The country's bid has already received support from Qatar and several African nations, including Botswana, Algeria, Tunisia, and Nigeria. The country is determined to clinch more international votes to win the right host the massive tournament.
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