Achraf Hakimi reminded the world why he’s one of the most dangerous fullbacks on the planet. The Paris Saint-Germain defender contributed a goal and an assist as Morocco dismantled Haiti 4-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match on June 25, earning the fan-voted Superior Player of the Match award for his efforts.
The honor, an official FIFA recognition, was determined by fan voting and announced across FIFA’s social media channels. For Hakimi, 27, the performance marked a significant individual highlight in a tournament where Morocco is looking to build on the momentum that turned heads at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
What happened on the pitch
Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Haiti was never really in doubt, but Hakimi made sure it was entertaining. The right-back was directly involved in two of his team’s four goals, a stat line that most forwards would be proud to claim.
The performance was particularly notable given that Hakimi had been recovering from a previous injury heading into the tournament.
