World Cup controversies: Canada players scuffle with Qatar, Morocco star Hakimi to stand trial for rape, visa rows and more
French prosecutors and an appeals court have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player faces accusations from 2023. Hakimi is currently taking part in the 2026 World Cup.
What changed
French legal authorities have officially confirmed the trial will proceed.
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Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape
confidence 100%French prosecutors and an appeals court have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player faces accusations from 2023. Hakimi is currently taking part in the 2026 World Cup.
What's confirmed:
- French prosecutors confirmed Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
- A French appeals court confirmed the trial for the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco player.
- The accusations against Hakimi date back to 2023.
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Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape in France
confidence 100%Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for the rape of a woman in Paris. The Morocco captain is currently participating in the 2026 World Cup. His teammates and coach remain supportive of the player.
What's confirmed:
- Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape in France.
- Hakimi is the captain of the Morocco national team during the 2026 World Cup.
- The Morocco squad is supporting Hakimi despite the trial.
Still unconfirmed:
- Hakimi's ex-wife has been seen kissing musician J Balvin.
- Morocco may face boos during a match in Atlanta.
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Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape
confidence 100%A French appeals court confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star is currently participating in the World Cup. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated the team is "behind" Hakimi and that the player is "very relaxed".
What's confirmed:
- A French appeals court confirmed Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
- Hakimi plays for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco.
Still unconfirmed:
- Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team is "behind" Hakimi and that the player is "very relaxed".
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Canada Victory Marred by Injury and Scuffle; Hakimi Faces Rape Trial
confidence 90%Canada secured its first World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar. The match ended in a scuffle between players and staff following a gruesome leg injury to Ismaël Koné. Meanwhile, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape in France.
What's confirmed:
- Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in its first World Cup match.
- Ismaël Koné suffered a leg injury during the Qatar match and underwent surgery.
- Ismaël Koné is out of the World Cup.
- Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi is ordered to stand trial for rape in France.
- Jonathan David scored a hat trick in the Canada-Qatar match.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Canada-Qatar scuffle was triggered by a challenge from Assim Madibo that broke Ismaël Koné's leg.
- Qatar ended the match with nine players after receiving two red cards.
- The Qatari bench lost control following a red card issued to Assim Madibo.