Achraf Hakimi is an attacking right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, renowned for his blistering pace and overlapping runs. He was central to Morocco's historic run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and won the Champions League with PSG in 2025.
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Key to Morocco becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022.
Kylian Mbappe put on a show in Boston as France overcame a missed penalty and Morocco’s resistance to book their spot in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. The French skipper’s dynamic performance proved decisive, as Les Bleus powered through to the last four.
France and Morocco are set to battle in the World Cup quarter-finals after dominant performances in the knockouts. Both teams have shown defensive discipline and attacking flair, promising a high-stakes contest in North America.
Morocco head into their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against France with momentum after a commanding 3-0 win over Canada and a stunning display in the group stage. With defensive solidity and attacking flair, Walid Regragui's side seeks to reaffirm their status as Africa's leading force by returning to the semi-finals. France, however, will pose the toughest test yet for the North Africans on Thursday.
France’s path to the World Cup quarter-finals was tested by a determined Paraguay side, who showed that the tournament favourites are not invincible. With Morocco up next after their emphatic win over Canada, the North African side could present an even sterner challenge. Both teams arrive with contrasting momentum, setting the stage for a tactical battle in the next round.
After a tightly-contested 1-1 draw in Monterrey, neither Morocco nor the Netherlands could separate themselves in regulation during the World Cup Round of 32. Both sides showcased tactical discipline and flashes of attacking flair, but ultimately will look to regroup as the tournament progresses.
The Netherlands and Morocco are set to collide in a pivotal World Cup Round of 32 meeting, with both sides bringing strong group-stage credentials. The clash promises tactical intrigue: the Dutch attack versus Morocco's renowned defensive solidity. Fans can expect a tense and finely balanced encounter as knockout football begins in earnest.
With a record contingent of African teams at the 2026 World Cup, the early results show both promise and challenges. Teams like Ivory Coast and Egypt have managed strong starts, while others are still searching for consistency. The group stage dynamics are far from settled for Africa’s hopefuls.
Morocco's upcoming Group C fixture versus Scotland is generating anticipation, as both teams look to build on promising starts. With a strong showing against Brazil already under their belt, Morocco's squad boasts players who could make the difference. We spotlight the standout Atlas Lions who may shape the outcome.
The favourites dominate the headlines, but World Cups are often defined by the teams nobody expected. We look at four dark horses for 2026, Morocco, Croatia, Uruguay and Japan, and why each could go further than the bookmakers suggest.