Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi and his teammates are ready to challenge Spain (2010 champion), his country of birth, this Tuesday, December 6, during the round of 16 match of the World Cup in Qatar.
A few hours before the kick-off of the round of 16 match of the World Cup between the Atlas Lions and La Roja, PSG star Achraf Hakimi explains his choice to opt for the Moroccan sports nationality instead of that of his country of birth, Spain.
Spain should expect a tough game against Morocco, warned Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, according to whom the Atlas Lions intend to create a surprise at this World Cup .
Morocco is playing for a place in the quarter-finals this Tuesday against Spain. The odds make Spain the favorite, but for coach Luis Enrique Martínez, nothing is won in advance against a team that has several players with huge potential.
Qualified with France for the quarter-finals of the World Cup, French striker Kylian Mbappé visited the Atlas Lions’ hotel on Monday to support his friend and PSG teammate, Achraf Hakimi.
14 of the 26 players on the Moroccan national team were born abroad, making it the team with the most "foreigners" at the World Cup. These dual-nationals, including Achraf Hakimi and Munir Mohamedi born in Spain, are the strength of the Atlas Lions who face Spain on Tuesday in the round of 16.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi is not satisfied with the treatment he receives at PSG and much prefers the importance given to him in Morocco.
Chilean influencer Kel Calderón was chosen to present the best player award to Achraf Hakimi after Morocco’s victory over Canada (2-1) at the World Cup in Qatar. The production asked her to cover her shoulder with a veil to respect the Muslim religion of the player.
After the joy of qualification, it is time to prepare for Morocco’s next match against Spain. According to the coach of the national team , the Atlas Lions will face one of the best teams in the world, but it will be with the same state of mind and the same thirst for victory.
The 2022 Qatar World Cup has given rise to a great complicity between the Moroccan internationals Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi, who, with their teammates, have led Morocco to the round of 16 . A historic feat.
Moroccan internationals Achraf Hakimi , Hakim Ziyech and Sofyan Amrabat are among the eleven players who marked the group stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Achraf Hakimi and Alphonso Davies, two of the fastest players in the world, will engage in a friendly and special duel this Thursday during the match between Morocco and Canada at the World Cup in Qatar.