Benguerir:Morocco has inaugurated its first mini-pitch under the FIFA Arena program at Omar Ezzahraoui School in Rehamna Province. This marks a significant milestone for the initiative, which aims to provide children worldwide with accessible football facilities.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the FIFA Arena program was launched in 2025 with the goal of building at least 1,000 mini-pitches near schools and in disadvantaged neighborhoods globally by the 2031 FIFA Congress. The new facility in Benguerir is a result of a collaboration between FIFA, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, OCP Group's subsidiary EVOSPORT, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Youth.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a video message, emphasized that every child deserves a safe place to play, highlighting Morocco's commitment to the initiative. The program includes the installation of 30 FIFA Arena pitches across Morocco, as part of an agreement signed in Rabat in 2025.

OCP SBU Mining Managing Director Abdelghani Filali expressed OCP Group's dedication to the project, underscoring its role in promoting sports among young people and contributing to local community development. He noted that the program emphasizes the importance of accessible sports facilities for children's personal development and social inclusion.

The inauguration ceremony also announced the FIFA Arena Kids Cup Morocco 2027, a competition designed to engage young players from the first 10 regions equipped with FIFA Arena pitches, aiming to enhance football participation and reinforce the program's social and sporting legacy.