Morocco eliminated from World Cup quarter-finals by France, Achraf Hakimi faces criticism

Several Moroccan players, including Ayyoub Bouaddi, Bilal El Khannouss, and Brahim Díaz, were substituted after failing to make an impact. Captain Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has received significant criticism for his performance. He struggled to project forward and was involved in the play that led to France's penalty.

Moroccan media outlet Sport360 rated his performance 4.5/10, noting he left spaces defensively and offered little offensively. Al Massae newspaper also criticized Hakimi, stating he was "far from his usual level" and ineffective on set pieces. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged France's superiority, citing their strong play on the wings and effective transitions.

Some Moroccan supporters also criticized Hakimi's post-match demeanor, specifically images of him smiling with his Paris Saint-Germain teammates, which they felt showed a lack of disappointment after the elimination.