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Achraf Hakimi addresses Atlas Lions ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
via Le Matin1 min read
Achraf Hakimi, fresh from winning his second consecutive UEFA Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain, addressed the Atlas Lions to motivate the team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hakimi, the most decorated African player in history with 19 titles, expressed his happiness and pride in his recent club success but emphasized the team's shared goal for the World Cup. He stated, "I hope to accomplish something special with you. I have been waiting for this for a long time. We now have a big common goal, the World Cup." The Moroccan international also acknowledged the high expectations from the public, saying, "We hope to have a good participation in the World Cup, because it is very important for me, for all of us, and especially for all Moroccans." The Moroccan delegation is currently in New Jersey after an initial preparation phase at the Mohammed VI complex in Maâmora, which included two friendly matches against Burundi and Madagascar. Their final friendly exhibition is scheduled for this Sunday against Norway.
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