Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi sets a new record for Africa in FIFA World Cup history by becoming the continent’s most-capped player. Multiple outlets report that the Paris Saint-Germain defender reaches the milestone during the 2026 World Cup, marking his 12th appearance in the tournament for Morocco. Before the 2026 competition, Hakimi is said to have entered with 10 World Cup appearances. He then increases his total as he plays in Morocco’s campaign, including appearing in a 1–1 draw against Brazil, which moves his tally to 11. With the next tournament appearance, he reaches 12 and becomes the African player with the most World Cup matches. CAF is reported to have publicly acknowledged and celebrated the achievement, framing it as a historic benchmark for African football. The outlets agree on the record, the player, the team, and the way the milestone is reached through successive World Cup appearances in the 2026 tournament.