Hakimi emphasizes the need to improve performance.

Achraf Hakimi, the captain of the Moroccan national football team, confirmed that the draw against the Brazilian national team with a score of 1-1 in the opening match of the "Atlas Lions" in the 2026 World Cup requires the group to continue working and improving their performance in the upcoming challenges.

Hakimi explained, in media statements after the match, that the encounter was not easy against one of the top teams favored to compete for the title, noting that the national players delivered a good match and faced a high-level opponent.

The captain of the Moroccan team added that the team is required to develop from one match to another, focusing on correcting some aspects in the upcoming period, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the positive points that emerged against Brazil and learning from mistakes to avoid repeating them.

Hakimi concluded his remarks by affirming that the team will continue to work with the same spirit in preparation for the second match against Scotland, in a game where the "Atlas Lions" aim to achieve a positive result that enhances their chances in the competition.