Here’s a sentence you probably didn’t expect to read today: there’s a Solana-based meme token called “Jail Achraf Hakimi” that’s been trading with real volume while the man himself captains Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender lost an appeal on June 19, 2026, when the Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed he must stand trial on rape charges stemming from a 2023 incident. That same day, he played the full 90 minutes as Morocco beat Scotland in a group stage match.
The legal backdrop, and the tokens feeding off it
Preliminary charges against Hakimi were filed in March 2023, based on accusations from a 24-year-old woman. Hakimi has denied all allegations and plans to continue his legal challenges. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years.
Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi has publicly backed his captain, stating the team is “behind him.” Hakimi has captained Morocco throughout the World Cup group stage.
