French prosecutors have requested a trial for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi on charges of rape, according to reports confirmed by the Nanterre prosecutor's office on June 12, 2026. The case involves allegations from a woman who claims she was assaulted at Hakimi's home in February 2023.
The Nanterre criminal court is expected to rule on whether to proceed with a trial, with a decision anticipated during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Hakimi, 27, has denied the allegations through his legal team, stating the encounter was consensual.
The investigation began after the woman filed a complaint in February 2023. Hakimi was placed under judicial supervision but has continued playing for PSG and the Moroccan national team. His lawyers have argued that the evidence does not support the charges.
If the court orders a trial, it would mark a significant development in a case that has drawn international attention due to Hakimi's prominence in football. The timing during the World Cup adds further scrutiny, as Morocco is competing in the tournament.
