Achraf Hakimi endured a tense evening on Friday night. Just hours after a French appeals court confirmed that he would stand trial, the Morocco full-back was met with loud boos during the Atlas Lions’ 1-0 victory over Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.
It was a difficult atmosphere for Morocco’s captain. Every time Hakimi touched the ball, sections of the crowd in Foxborough expressed their hostility toward the Paris Saint-Germain defender. Despite the reaction from the stands, the Moroccan star appeared unfazed and remained fully focused throughout the match.
Morocco Move Closer to Qualification
On the pitch, Morocco struck early through Ismael Saibari. After scoring against Brazil in a 1-1 draw, the PSV Eindhoven midfielder found the net again in the 2nd minute, finishing off a perfect assist from Brahim Diaz to secure a valuable victory for his side.
With four points from two matches, the Atlas Lions have taken a major step toward reaching the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
After the match, head coach Mohamed Ouabhi defended his captain. “He is very calm. He wanted to play a great game, and he played a great game,” said the Moroccan manager, praising Hakimi’s performance despite the constant boos from parts of the crowd.
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