Achraf Hakimi, the captain of Morocco's national football team, will stand trial for rape following accusations made by a woman in 2023. French prosecutors confirmed that an investigating judge ordered the trial after a preliminary investigation began in March 2023. Hakimi has denied the allegations and expressed his eagerness to speak in court.
The trial date has not yet been set, and Hakimi's participation in future World Cup matches could be affected if Morocco progresses beyond the group stage, particularly regarding entry into Canada or Mexico due to potential legal complications.