Daniel Hart

World Cup 2026: Hakimi Faces Trial, and FIFA Has No Rule for It

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Achraf Hakimi captaining Morocco at the 2026 World Cup

On Monday, Achraf Hakimi will captain Morocco in the World Cup Round of 32 against the Netherlands in Guadalupe, Mexico. He is his country’s best player. He is also confirmed, since June 19, to stand trial for rape in a French criminal court. FIFA has said nothing. Morocco’s coach backs him. Sections of the crowd … Read more

Senegal’s World Cup Camp Crisis: Why FIFA’s Prize Money Never Reaches the Players

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Stylized illustration of FIFA World Cup prize money flowing through federations to players

Pape Thiaw coached Senegal through the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2025, led them to World Cup qualification, and arrived in the United States for the biggest tournament of his career without a signed contract. He hadn’t been paid since February. The original team chef left mid-camp. Players chased bonus payments owed from months … Read more