"The North African nation was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, a decision that animal rights groups claim has coincided with a widespread cull of strays across Moroccan cities. An estimated three million stray dogs live on Morocco's streets. Animal welfare organizations have released images and testimony alleging Moroccan authorities are using harsh methods, including clamping dogs by the neck, loading them into trucks and poisoning or shooting them before disposing of their bodies in mass graves."
"A report published last month described Marrakech, expected to host World Cup matches, as a 'kill center,' where canines were transported in white vans and processed in warehouse facilities fitted with meat hooks and washable flooring. Witnesses in other host cities alleged that dogs were starved for days before being burned alive at rubbish depots. The coalition submitted a 91-page dossier to FIFA, including photographs documenting poisonings, forced starvation, and the shooting of dogs."
Morocco was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Animal welfare groups report a widespread cull of stray dogs across Moroccan cities, citing an estimated three million strays. Images and testimony allege authorities use harsh methods including neck-clamping, loading dogs into trucks, poisoning, shooting, and disposing of bodies in mass graves. Reports describe facilities processing canines in Marrakech and witnesses allege starvation and burning in other cities. The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition submitted a 91-page dossier to FIFA documenting poisonings, forced starvation, and shootings, and raised concerns about a recurring pattern ahead of major events.
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