Paris‑based Paris Saint‑Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, 27, faces a rape trial in Nanterre after a woman accused him of assaulting her at his home in 2023. Prosecutors began the case in March, and a judge set the trial for February 2026. Hakimi, who has denied the allegations, will still captain Morocco in their World Cup clash with Scotland on Friday.

The case stems from a March 2023 investigation after the complainant, 24, claimed Hakimi forced her into bed at the Parisian clubhouse. Despite a recent appeal to dismiss the charges, the court upheld the indictment. Meanwhile, Morocco’s group matches in the United States expose travel risks; a conviction could bar the player from Canada or Mexico if the team advances.

Hakimi, who earned 97 caps since debuting in 2016, also won back‑to‑back Champions League titles with PSG in 2024 and 2025. His trial will test the intersection of sport and justice, as other high‑profile cases—like Ghana’s Thomas Partey—highlight how legal outcomes can affect international eligibility and fan perception. The court’s decision will set a precedent for future cases in 2026.