Scorer against Haiti, Soufiane Rahimi did not hide his emotion. After the match, Achraf Hakimi reflected on this powerful moment, recalling the Moroccan player’s journey and the place he holds within the Atlas Lions squad.
Achraf Hakimi is establishing himself as one of Morocco’s greatest assets ahead of the clash against the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. Very active since the start of the tournament, the Moroccan fullback can tip a match that promises to be wide open.
Under investigation for alleged rape, Achraf Hakimi is contesting his recent referral to the criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine. He has just filed a cassation appeal, while his defense highlights the flaws in the prosecution’s case.
Despite victory over Tunisia (3-1) and topping Group F, Ronald Koeman sounds the alarm . The coach demands more rigor before facing Morocco at the World Cup.
Morocco qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup after their victory against Haiti (4-2 ). But in the international press, the success of the Lions of the Atlas is mainly told as a spectacular victory, difficult and marked by Haitian resistance.
Against Haiti, Achraf Hakimi delivered a complete match . His goal and assist only summarize part of his influence: Opta figures show a player who has become Morocco’s primary offensive engine.
After Morocco’s victory against Scotland, Mohamed Ouahbi displayed his irritation at questions about Achraf Hakimi, who was referred to trial. The coach defended his player, whom he says is "very calm."
Morocco won by the narrowest of margins against Scotland (1-0), Friday in Foxborough. But behind this tight result, the statistics tell another story: that of a match largely controlled by the Lions of the Atlas.
The PSG defender will be tried for rape. An announcement from French justice that came just hours before the decisive match against Scotland, raising questions about this timing as the captain must remain completely focused.
Nearly thirty years later, the elimination from the 1998 World Cup remains an open wound. Former Moroccan international Abdelkrim El Hadrioui denounces a conspiracy and takes the opportunity to warn the current generation against any excess of confidence.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi had a heated exchange with a football governing body official. The player intervened to allow a journalist to ask his question in Spanish , thereby circumventing the strictly imposed language protocol.
Thanks to the presence of its international players, including Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain is set to receive several million euros from FIFA during the 2026 World Cup this summer.