A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24.
The public prosecutor's office in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, began a preliminary investigation in March 2023.
An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed.
Hakimi, who is set to lead his side out for their second World Cup fixture against Scotland on Friday (23:00 BST), has consistently denied the accusations.
"The justice system looked me in the eye and said, 'If you weren't famous, there would never have been a case,'" Hakimi wrote on social media on Friday.
"I chose to remain silent for years. I believed that maintaining my dignity, being patient, and trusting in the justice system would allow the right decisions to be made.
"Today, a story that isn't mine is being told at the expense of my family, my life, and above all, the truth. I sometimes feel like I've become an easy target.
"I've been waiting for this trial since day one. And now I'm eagerly awaiting it. Finally, I'll be able to speak."
Rachel-Flore Pardo, the plaintiff's lawyer said in a statement: "After more than three years of legal proceedings, and after my client was, in her view, defamed and dragged through the mud by Achraf Hakimi's defence, this decision brings her relief and hope.
"Relief that she has been heard by the justice system and will have the right to a trial.
"Hope that this trial will help other women and further weaken the wall of denial and impunity surrounding sexual violence, including in the world of men's football."
All three of Morocco's group stage fixtures are being held in the United States, where the team are currently based.
But should Morocco progress to the knockout stages, Hakimi could face difficulties in entering Canada or Mexico if their matches are scheduled outside the United States.
Posted by cmaia1503
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The controversies surrounding the Moroccan National Football Team in general this year just never seem to end.
A few years back a bunch of people (men) were praising him for using a legal loophole to prevent his ex wife from getting any money from his divorce… mind you, he was literally getting accused of rape at this time
This is the second player I’ve heard of having a pending rape case against them. One was denied entry into Canada and I’m sure this one will be too. Strength and solidarity to the victims.
How did he get a visa? What is going on?
A lot of cis men have this stupid notion that women just lie about rape all the time. It’s such a rare occurrence in comparison to how often it’s brought up. Every case is a he said she said that favors the man because “We can’t ruin his career!” “Oh, we don’t wanna ruin his life!”. Rape culture is so vehemently accepted as a part of life and it’s fucking disgusting. Benjamin Mendy had a bunch of accusers and football fans laud him as the victim of a conspiracy. Ronaldo and Thomas Partey have rape cases and they’re at this tournament. Mason Greenwood would’ve been here too if he accepted Jamaica’s callup and they qualified even when there’s audio evidence of him telling his girlfriend he was going to rape her
It’s going to ruin the tour.
Edit: /s
*”The justice system looked me in the eye and said, ‘If you weren’t famous, there would never have been a case,” Hakimi wrote on social media on Friday.*
Lmao, sure buddy. Usually rich rapists and abusers just make an out of court settlement like Ronaldo and Zverev did. I’d argue fame makes you more likely to get away with it. And even if it makes you more likely to stand trial, good!
Would fans and Federations shrug off these accusations so blythly if it were multiple men making the assault accusations ?
His ex wife was bullied so much online. I hope she’s doing okay.