Achraf Hakimi sparks brawl and sets World Cup record as Morocco beats Canada

In the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, Morocco faced Canada. The match turned violent when Hakimi was pushed, leading to a large on‑field brawl that resulted in six yellow cards, four of which were handed to Moroccan players.

Hakimi also made a historic impact, providing the assist for the first goal in the 50th minute and recording one goal and two assists in the tournament, becoming the first player to reach 15 World Cup appearances, surpassing previous African legends.

The incident and the record were highlighted as major talking points following Morocco’s victory over the host nation Canada.