Will Achraf Hakimi Play in Scotland vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Match?
Achraf Hakimi is set to play for Morocco against Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match today, June 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at Boston Stadium. After recovering from a hamstring injury, the 27-year-old star's return bolsters Morocco's chances against a confident Scotland side, who currently lead Group C.
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi is expected to feature in his side's second Group C match against Scotland at Boston Stadium on Friday, 19 June 2026. Despite suffering a muscular injury scare during Paris Saint-Germain's club campaign in late April, the right-back proved his fitness by playing the full 90 minutes in Morocco's tournament opener against Brazil.The Atlas Lions are seeking their first victory of the tournament after securing a 1-1 draw against Brazil, while Scotland currently lead Group C following an opening-round win over Haiti Achraf Hakimi, Morocco and PSG Star, To Stand Trial for Rape; French Court Confirms.
Fears surrounding Hakimi's availability for the tournament grew when he picked up a right thigh injury during PSG's Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. However, the defender has fully recovered and integrated back into Walid Regragui’s squad.
His physical readiness was demonstrated in the highly physical Group C fixture against Brazil on 14 June, where he completed the entire match, making four tackles and providing significant defensive stability.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Scotland vs Morocco |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C |
| Date | June 19, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 6:00 PM ET (10:00 PM UTC) |
| Venue | Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, USA |
Group C Context and Recent Form
Both Scotland and Morocco find themselves in a challenging Group C alongside five-time champions Brazil and Haiti. The Scots arrive at this fixture on a high, having secured a vital 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match last Saturday, with a first-half goal from John McGinn. This win places Scotland atop Group C with three points. FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (June 20): Timings in IST, Venues, Groups.
Morocco, meanwhile, began their campaign with a commendable 1-1 draw against tournament favorites Brazil last weekend. Their qualification for the World Cup was secured by dominating Group E of the CAF qualifiers, while Scotland dramatically booked their ticket to North America with a 4-2 win over Denmark in their final qualifier, marking their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Today's match promises to be a captivating encounter as both nations vie for crucial points to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stages of the expanded 48-team tournament. Hakimi's presence will undoubtedly add an extra dimension to Morocco's attacking and defensive prowess.
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