What's Happening?
The Netherlands are on high alert ahead of their World Cup 2026 clash with Morocco. This is because Ronald Koeman, the Netherlands coach, plans to stop the threat of Achraf Hakimi, Morocco's key player.
Why it Matters for Morocco
According to Dutch media, the former Everton coach is relying on the speed of Cody Gakpo and Nathan Ake to close the gaps against Morocco. This is due to the defensive problems that the Netherlands are facing, having conceded goals regularly in their last 7 matches.
What has Hakimi Achieved with Morocco?
The Paris Saint-Germain star made his debut with Morocco in 2016, in a friendly match against Canada. He has since played 98 matches in various tournaments, contributing to 32 goals between scoring and assisting.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | Senegal - Morocco | 0-3 |
Current Context
His market value recently reached 80 million euros, the highest in his career. Hakimi has scored 12 goals and provided 20 assists, with an average of 0.32 goal contributions per match. Morocco's recent form has been 4W-1D-0L, with wins in their last two matches.
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