Moroccan Achraf Hakimi continued to cement his place in World Cup records after playing France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, further extending his lead at the top of the list of Arab players with the most appearances in the tournament's history.

The Paris Saint-Germain star is now taking part in his third World Cup, following appearances in 2018 and 2022, before continuing to break records in the 2026 edition, benefiting from Morocco's consistent presence in the later stages.

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Hakimi is considered one of the key figures of Morocco's golden generation, having contributed to the historic achievement of reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He continues to lead the Atlas Lions in the current edition, confirming his status as one of the best full-backs in the world. Hakimi's achievements are not limited to individual records; his name is linked to the successes the Moroccan national team has achieved in recent years, making him one of the most prominent symbols of Arab and African football on the global stage, with his opportunity to extend his lead at the top of the list of Arab players with the most World Cup appearances still ongoing.