Achraf Hakimi faces trial as Morocco captain is booed at World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed during his team's World Cup match against Scotland in Boston on June 19. The booing followed a ruling from a French appeals court confirming that Hakimi will stand trial for rape, a case that has been ongoing since March 2023. Hakimi, who denies any wrongdoing, expressed his belief that his fame has influenced the proceedings. The Moroccan team had previously drawn 1-1 with Brazil in their opening match of the tournament.
- •Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial for rape.
- •Hakimi was booed during Morocco's match against Scotland.
- •He had previously appealed the decision to stand trial.
- •Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil in their first World Cup game.
- •A date for Hakimi's trial has not yet been announced.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco coach backs Hakimi after jeers at World Cup match
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?
"Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has come to the defence of Achraf Hakimi after the captain was booed and jeered during Friday's 1-0 World Cup victory against Scotland. The game took place a few hours after a court in France announced that Paris Saint-Germain's Hakimi has to stand trial on rape charges.
"A French appeals court has confirmed PSG full-back Hakimi will stand trial for rape
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:56 AMMorocco coach backs Hakimi after jeers at World Cup match
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has come to the defence of Achraf Hakimi after the captain was booed and jeered during Friday's 1-0 World Cup victory against Scotland. The game took place a few hours after a court in France announced that Paris Saint-Germain's Hakimi has to stand trial on rape charges.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:52 PMWhy is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?
A French appeals court has confirmed PSG full-back Hakimi will stand trial for rape
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