Is Achraf Hakimi playing for Morocco in World Cup vs Scotland?

Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi is part of the Atlas Lions' starting lineup for the World Cup game against Scotland at Boston Stadium on Friday.News broke Friday morning that the Paris Saint-Germain defender will face trial on a rape charge in France. He played in Morocco's first game against Brazil.

Hakimi appealed his referral to criminal court.A French prosecutor's office opened its investigation in 2023.Hakimi isn't he only player in the World Cup facing complications due to potential rape investigations.

Ghana's Thomas Partley was denied a visa to enter Canada for the nation's World Cup opener Wednesday against Panama. Partey, who used to play for Arsenal, has been accused of rape in London and is set to stand trial. According to the Canadian government, Partey incorrectly told officials that he had never been arrested or charged with a crime.

Goggles on: Scotland star dedicates celebration to nephew on the World Cup stageGhana appealed the denial, but that was rejected. He will be eligible for the Black Stars' game against England on Tuesday in Boston.This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Is Achraf Hakimi playing for Morocco vs Scotland in World Cup?