The 2026 World Cup encounter between Brazil and Morocco ended in a 1-1 draw, but it was also notable for Achraf Hakimi’s historic achievement. The Moroccan defender played in his 11th World Cup match, equaling the record for the most appearances at the tournament by an African player.
According to Stats Foot, Hakimi now shares this honor with two notable figures in African football: former Cameroon defender François Omam-Biyik and ex-Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, both of whom have also made 11 World Cup appearances.
There is potential for Hakimi to set a new record outright in the upcoming match on June 20, when Morocco takes on Scotland in their second group stage game.