Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal) and Achraf Hakimi (PSG) were rewarded for their outstanding performances at the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, being named in the Teams of the Group Stage and the Round of 16, according to Sports Illustrated, OneFootball, DAZN, and FIFA.
The Moroccan goalkeeper stood out against Manchester City with 10 saves, equaling a tournament record, and made a total of 23 saves in four matches, with a save percentage of 91.7%. He notably stopped a penalty against Real Madrid, confirming his status as an unbreakable wall.
For his part, Hakimi impressed offensively with a goal against Inter Miami (4–0) and showed great consistency on the right flank despite challenging weather conditions. His performance was praised alongside stars like Reece James and Harry Kane.
Les deux Lions de l’Atlas ont porté haut les couleurs du Maroc, suscitant une grande fierté nationale et de nombreuses réactions enthousiastes sur les réseaux sociaux.
