Cape Verde's World Cup star Ryan Mendes is under investigation in New Zealand for an alleged rape involving a FIFA support worker. The incident reportedly occurred in March after a match. Mendes, the team's captain and top scorer, has not been charged. Meanwhile, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France for rape allegations, which he denies.

La víctima solicitó a la Federación y a la FIFA el pasado 10 de mayo que el jugador no disputara el torneo, pero no hubo respuesta.

Brazilian outlet Globo reported that Mendes was accused of sexually assaulting a Brazilian woman when Cape Verde were in Auckland back in March.

Todo habría sucedido en su gira por aquel país previo al Mundial

FIFA said it is taking the allegations "seriously."