Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape After Court Ruling

Achraf Hakimi, the captain of the Moroccan national football team and a player for Paris Saint-Germain, is set to stand trial for rape following a ruling by the Versailles Court on June 19, 2026. The court dismissed his appeal against a previous order to send him to trial, confirming that he will face charges in the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court.

The allegations stem from an incident reported in February 2023 involving a 24-year-old woman at Hakimi's residence in the suburbs of Paris. Following the filing of the complaint, French authorities initiated a preliminary investigation, leading to formal charges being instituted against Hakimi in March 2023.

He has consistently maintained his innocence and expressed eagerness to present his side of the story. His legal representative, Fanni Colin, has criticized the credibility of the accusations and highlighted contradictions in the claimant's statements.

The trial proceedings are expected to begin within the next few months, and the impact on Hakimi's leadership role in the Moroccan national team remains to be seen.