Achraf Hakimi has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world, and he’s enjoyed the highest peaks with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. However, he hasn’t captured what every player dreams of: winning the World Cup.
Hakimi suffered a hamstring injury during a Champions League match in April. Will Morocco’s captain suit up for the 2026 World Cup?
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Below, we’ll break down the latest Hakimi injury update, followed by how the news impacts World Cup picks for Hakimi and Morocco on PrizePicks.
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Will Hakimi Play in the 2026 World Cup?
The Morocco national team will take on Madagascar for a World Cup friendly fixture on Monday, June 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hakimi is not expected to play in the match.
However, this does not necessarily doom one of the world’s best for the upcoming group stage, which kicks off for Morocco against Brazil on Saturday, June 13. In fact, Hakimi made his return from injury in the Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal.
The attacking right back played for a full 120 minutes in PSG’s second consecutive Champions League final win, including a successful penalty shootout, per FBref. This followed Hakimi being a full participant at training before the match as well.
With that said, Hakimi should be good to go for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
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Hakimi and Morocco Picks for 2026 World Cup
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Hakimi to Win the Golden Ball: Yes 14.28x
As a defender, Hakimi’s chances of winning the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player, are slim. In fact, his 14.28x payout to win the award is the third-highest payout available on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Of course, this is also tied to a player’s team. Morocco would need another deep run, similar to 2022’s shocking World Cup semifinal appearance, paired with stellar play from Hakimi.
In the 2022 World Cup, Hakimi did not score a goal, but he still delivered a memorable converted penalty shot in a Round of 16 win over Spain.
Plus, his 0.60 expected assists (90th percentile), 251 successful passes (96th percentile), 46 duels won (100th percentile), 26 tackles (100th percentile), and 9 interceptions (100th percentile) were all some of the best marks among his position in the 2022 World Cup, per FotMob.
The Golden Ball was introduced in 1982, and no defender has ever won the award. German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn remains the only goalkeeper to win the award, taking home the hardware in the 2002 World Cup.
Morocco to Win 2026 Men’s World Cup: Yes 33.33x
Morocco became the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, highlighted by a win over Spain in the Round of 16 via penalty kicks, followed by a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the quarterfinal. The “Atlas Lions” became a powerhouse by knocking down giants in the last edition of the World Cup.
Does Morocco have more in the tank to pull off an improbable win in the 2026 World Cup? If so, Hakimi will certainly play a vital role.
Morocco to Win 2026 World Cup Group C: Yes 4.34x | No 1.19x
Morocco was drawn into Group C with the likes of Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. This group is expected to be a two-horse race, as Brazil’s 1.31x payout to win Group C leads the pack. Morocco’s 4.34x payout is second, followed by Scotland (10x) and Haiti (33.33x).
According to FIFA’s Men’s World Ranking, Brazil ranks sixth while Morocco is eighth. Considering the Atlas Lions’ performance in the 2022 World Cup, Hakimi & Co. certainly possess a puncher’s chance.
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After missing over a month of action from a hamstring injury, Morocco’s captain, Hakimi, should be good to go for the 2026 World Cup. He was certainly fit for the Champions League final with 120 minutes played.
Will Hakimi help engineer another deep run for Morocco in the 2026 World Cup?
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