Moroccans are voting in a parliamentary election that will determine the government overseeing the final stages of a $20 billion program to prepare for the 2030 World Cup and channel economic gains toward disenchanted young people. The vote is not expected to fundamentally alter Morocco’s political balance, as the king retains broad authority over policy direction, defense and foreign affairs. The next parliament will face pressure to address youth discontent after a mass border rush into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and deadly Gen-Z-led protests last year. About 27 million Moroccans are eligible to vote, but only 15.8 million are registered, down about 12% from 2021. The ruling National Rally of Independents and Authenticity and Modernity Party have each promised about 1 million jobs over five years, alongside improvements to housing, wages and hospitals, although their coalition has clashed over rising food prices. Morocco estimates World Cup-related spending at 190 billion dirhams, or about $20 billion, for stadiums, railways and other infrastructure as it co-hosts the tournament with Spain and Portugal.