Morocco surprise Hakimi with a special treat before the match against Canada

In an atmosphere of mixed feelings of pride and gratitude, the Moroccan national team wanted to celebrate one of its most famous stars before playing one of the most important stages of its journey to the 2026 World Cup.

The Moroccan Football Federation has held a ceremony in honor of Ashraf Hakimi to mark his arrival in his 100th international match for the Atlas Lions, a gesture that reflects the high status the Moroccan full-back enjoys after years of dedication and brilliance on the international stage.

The Moroccan national team is preparing for the upcoming confrontation against the Canadian national team at the Houston Stadium as part of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held for the first time in its history under the joint hosting system of the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

And he stayed Moroccan Football Federation The award ceremony took place at the team’s headquarters in Houston, in the presence of Federation President Fouzi Laqia, members of the technical, medical and administrative staff and all players of the Moroccan national team, in an atmosphere dominated by feelings of pride and appreciation for Hakimi’s career and his “outstanding contribution over the years at Atlas”.

During the ceremony, Ashraf Hakim expressed his sincere thanks and great gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, appreciating the continued support and great patronage of Moroccan sports, stressing that this support is one of the most prominent factors in the development of football in the Kingdom and has directly contributed to many achievements at the continental and international levels.

Hakim also thanked the president of the Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Laqia, and members of the technical, medical and administrative staff, as well as his fellow players, expressing his gratitude for this honorable gesture, which reflects the spirit of one family that distinguishes the Moroccan national team.

The Atlas Lions star emphasized that reaching 100 international matches is a unique milestone in his football career, noting that this achievement gives him more motivation to keep working and put in his best effort to respect the Moroccan jersey and achieve more success in the next round.

For his part, Fouzi Laqia praised the exceptional and consistent levels represented by Ashraf Hakimi for the Moroccan national team, appreciating his high level of professionalism and commitment on and off the field and emphasizing that reaching 100 international matches epitomizes the journey of a world-class player who has been able to raise the flag of Moroccan football and become the greatest flag of Moroccan football. scene.