Animal welfare organisations have gathered photographic evidence and documentation suggesting that mass killings are already underway in the North African nation. The actor added that the World Cup should bring people together rather than being "built on suffering that happens behind closed doors." Before Morocco's World Cup hosting was confirmed in 2023, the IAWPC estimates 300,000 dogs were killed annually. A spokesperson stated last year: "It is entirely untrue that Morocco is planning to cull stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup." "The fact that FIFA is allowing Morocco to host the World Cup when Morocco is murdering three million dogs should be disqualifying," Loomer wrote.

Source: BBC February 19, 2026 10:39 UTC