Achraf Hakimi stands trial for rape as Morocco plays Scotland
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:42 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.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Hakimi 'calm' despite facing rape trial, says Morocco World Cup coach
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco boss insists team ‘behind’ Achraf Hakimi amid rape case after boos at Scotland game
- 1:33 AMESPN — Morocco 'behind' captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape case - ESPN
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Archaf Hakimi of Morocco responds to rape case trial as World Cup continues
- 10:41 AMAssociated Press — Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms - AP News
"Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is "very calm" despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges, his national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday.His team's win over Scotland followed a 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening World Cup game last weekend, leaving them with four points from two outings in Group C. They now face Haiti in Atlanta next Wednesday as they aim to clinch a place in the next round.
"A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. The defender is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup. He had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. Hak…
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:57 AMHakimi 'calm' despite facing rape trial, says Morocco World Cup coach
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is "very calm" despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges, his national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday.His team's win over Scotland followed a 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening World Cup game last weekend, leaving them with four points from two outings in Group C. They now face Haiti in Atlanta next Wednesday as they aim to clinch a place in the next round.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 1:33 AMMorocco 'behind' captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape case - ESPN
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 20, 2026, 2:35 AMMorocco boss insists team ‘behind’ Achraf Hakimi amid rape case after boos at Scotland game
The Morocco captain, who denies any wrongdoing, played in the World Cup hours after a French appeals court confirmed that he will stand trial for rape
- 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.
- Associated PressJun 19, 2026, 10:41 AMMorocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms - AP News
A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. The defender is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup. He had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. Hak…
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