Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will be tried in France on rape charges, despite currently being in the United States preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The accusation was initially filed by a young woman in 2023. Details surrounding the alleged incident have not been widely released. Hakimi, formerly of Real Madrid, has not publicly commented on the impending trial. French authorities have confirmed the case will proceed, and a trial date is pending. This development introduces legal complications alongside his professional commitments. The case is expected to draw significant media attention given Hakimi’s high profile as an international athlete.