Hakimi Sets Record as Most-Capped African Player in World Cup
Achraf Hakimi, the captain of the Moroccan national football team and a player for Paris Saint-Germain, has made history by becoming the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. He achieved this milestone during the 2026 World Cup, marking his 12th tournament appearance.
Hakimi surpassed the previous record of 11 appearances held jointly by Francois Omam-Biyik from Cameroon and Asamoah Gyan from Ghana. His record-setting appearance occurred during Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil, where he featured prominently.
At 27 years old, Hakimi's achievement places him at the top of the leaderboard for African players in World Cup history, solidifying his legacy in the sport.
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