During the night of June 19-20, 2026, at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, two teams were eliminated: Morocco and Poland. Morocco lost 2-0 to Portugal, while Poland fell 3-1 to Argentina. These results confirmed their exit from the tournament.
Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi was booed by the crowd at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, every time he touched the ball. This followed the confirmation earlier in the day that he had been referred to trial in France on charges of rape. The case, involving an alleged incident in 2023, is ongoing.
Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has denied the allegations. His lawyer stated that he is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. The booing reflected the public reaction to the legal developments.
Portugal and Argentina advanced to the round of 16, joining other qualified teams. The tournament continues with matches scheduled across various U.S. cities.
