Achraf Hakimi stands trial for rape as Morocco plays Scotland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Achraf Hakimi, captain of the Moroccan national team and Paris Saint-Germain player, is set to stand trial for rape in France following an appeal denial. The case concerns allegations stemming from an incident in February 2023. Despite this ongoing legal matter, Hakimi participated in Morocco's World Cup match against Scotland shortly after the announcement. He emphasized his eagerness to present his side of the story during the trial in a statement on social media. The trial date has not yet been determined.
- •Hakimi plays as Morocco faces Scotland in the World Cup.
- •He will stand trial for rape in France.
- •The charges relate to a February 2023 incident.
- •Hakimi's appeal to drop the case was denied.
- •No trial date has been set yet.
- 2:42 AMESPN Soccer — Morocco 'behind' captain Hakimi amid rape case
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Archaf Hakimi of Morocco responds to rape case trial as World Cup continues
"Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team are "behind" captain Achraf Hakimi and says the player is "very relaxed" after a French appeals court confirmed Friday Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
"Achraf Hakimi led Morocco as team captain against Scotland after learning he will stand trial for rape over an alleged incident from February 2023.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 20, 2026, 2:42 AMMorocco 'behind' captain Hakimi amid rape case
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team are "behind" captain Achraf Hakimi and says the player is "very relaxed" after a French appeals court confirmed Friday Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:45 PMArchaf Hakimi of Morocco responds to rape case trial as World Cup continues
Achraf Hakimi led Morocco as team captain against Scotland after learning he will stand trial for rape over an alleged incident from February 2023.
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