"Morocco was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, a decision that animal rights groups say has coincided with an alleged campaign to cull stray dogs in several cities. Activists argue the effort is intended to make urban areas and tourist hotspots appear cleaner and safer ahead of the 2030 tournament, as the country seeks to attract international visitors, fans and media attention."
"In Defense of Animals, a US-based advocacy group, said: 'These wounded, terrified animals are hauled off to remote sites, where they are poisoned or shot and dumped in mass graves, many still alive. 'For months now, between 60 and 70 dogs have been disposed of every other day in cities like Marrakech and Agadir.' Images showing dogs bleeding, butchered and dying from gunshot wounds in the streets have circulated widely on social media, fueling calls among Americans for a boycott of the 2030 World Cup."
Morocco was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. Animal rights groups say that confirmation has coincided with an alleged campaign to cull stray dogs in several Moroccan cities. Activists assert the cull aims to make urban areas and tourist hotspots appear cleaner and safer ahead of the tournament to attract international visitors, fans and media. In Defense of Animals claims wounded animals are hauled to remote sites to be poisoned or shot and dumped in mass graves, with 60–70 dogs disposed of every other day in Marrakech and Agadir. Graphic images have circulated on social media, prompting calls among Americans for a boycott. FIFA stated Morocco emphasized animal-welfare commitments during its bid and that FIFA is following up and working with the International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC).
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