Hakimi booed in Boston as Morocco all but guaranteed World Cup knockouts
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at Gillette Stadium on June 19, 2026, to strengthen their knockout stage prospects. Captain Achraf Hakimi was booed by fans during the match. A French appeals court confirmed hours before the game that Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
What changed
New reports link the booing to a French appeals court ruling that Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
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Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi Faces Rape Trial Amid World Cup Jeers
confidence 95%Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at Gillette Stadium on June 19, 2026, to strengthen their knockout stage prospects. Captain Achraf Hakimi was booed by fans during the match. A French appeals court confirmed hours before the game that Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
What's confirmed:
- Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 at Gillette Stadium on June 19, 2026.
- Ismael Saibari scored the goal in the match against Scotland.
- Achraf Hakimi was booed by fans during the game.
- A French appeals court confirmed Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
- Hakimi denies any wrongdoing.
Still unconfirmed:
- Hakimi is facing allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman in 2023.
- The Morocco coach described Hakimi as calm despite the trial.
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Morocco Defeat Scotland 1-0 to Secure Group C Control
confidence 95%Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 at Gillette Stadium on June 19, 2026, with a quick goal from Ismael Saibari. The win puts Morocco in a strong position to reach the knockout stages. Captain Achraf Hakimi faced heavy booing from Scotland supporters during the match.
What's confirmed:
- Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 on June 19, 2026.
- Ismael Saibari scored the winning goal after 70 seconds.
- The match took place at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
- Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed by Scotland supporters.
- A French appeals court confirmed Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
- The 2026 World Cup features 104 games across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Still unconfirmed:
- Morocco is all but guaranteed a spot in the World Cup knockouts.
- Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the tournament until Matias Galarza set a new record hours later.