Hakimi to Moroccan fans: The best is yet to come

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi took the time to address Moroccan fans with a message filled with pride and optimism, just days after the national team's journey in the 2026 World Cup came to an end following a 2-0 defeat to France in the quarter-finals.

The captain of the "Atlas Lions" posted a message on his official social media accounts, asserting that the national team's journey cannot be reduced to the result of a single match. He wrote: "Great nations do not know a single defeat, but rather everything they build over the years. Morocco continues to write its history, and the best is yet to come.. God, homeland, king."

The message from the Paris Saint-Germain star received widespread interaction among Moroccan and Arab fans, who viewed it as a reflection of the fighting spirit displayed by the national team throughout their World Cup campaign, and a message of confidence in the future of Moroccan football despite the bitterness of elimination.

In his remarks, Achraf Hakimi stressed that the achievements of the Moroccan national team over the past years are the result of a continuous project, affirming that the journey of development will not stop at reaching the quarter-finals, and that the path remains open for greater successes in the future.

The Moroccan national team concluded its participation in the 2026 World Cup after reaching the quarter-finals, suffering a defeat against the French team by two goals to nil. This journey saw the "Atlas Lions" deliver strong performances against several global teams, solidifying their place among the elite national teams on the international stage.

Despite the end of their World Cup dream at the quarter-final stage, the Moroccan national team received widespread praise after finishing the tournament with remarkable performances that surpassed several major teams, thanks to the efforts of the players and the technical staff throughout the competition.

The phrase "the best is yet to come," which Hakimi used to conclude his message, has become one of the most talked-about expressions among Moroccan fans. Many see it as a confirmation that the current generation is still capable of continuing to write history, and that exiting the tournament represents a step in an ambitious project aimed at achieving greater accomplishments in upcoming competitions.