Hakimi makes history. Morocco captain equals World Cup record for African players
11th World Cup match for Morocco's captain
Football news
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The 2026 World Cup clash between Brazil and Morocco (1:1) was memorable not only for the thrilling action on the pitch, but also for a historic achievement by Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan defender played his 11th World Cup match, equaling the record for most appearances at the tournament by an African footballer.
According to Stats Foot, Hakimi now shares the top spot in this ranking with two legends of African football—former Cameroon defender François Omam-Biyik and ex-Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan. Each of them boasts 11 World Cup appearances.
It's worth noting that Hakimi could break the record outright as soon as June 20, when Morocco face Scotland in their second group stage match.
