Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi shared a light-hearted moment about holiday plans in the middle of their intense World Cup semi-final clash, according to a revealing interview. The two Paris Saint-Germain teammates faced each other in Qatar, with France defeating Morocco 2-0 to advance to the final.
The conversation happened during the match itself. “We were talking about what we were going to do on vacation after the World Cup,” Hakimi explained. The defender confirmed the friendly exchange took place right on the pitch during the high-stakes game. “Yes, during the match. We are friends, that’s life.”
Despite their close personal relationship, both players were fully focused on the competitive battle. France secured their victory with an early goal from Theo Hernández in the fifth minute and a late finish by substitute Randal Kolo Muani in the 79th minute, ending Morocco’s historic run.
Hakimi, a key figure for the Moroccan squad that became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, reflected on the unique situation. “It was special to play against a club teammate, but we both wanted to win for our countries,” he said. The post-match scene highlighted their bond, with the pair sharing a warm embrace after the final whistle.
The story of their mid-game chat underscores the unique intersection of club camaraderie and national team duty at the highest level of football. Both players have since returned to club action with PSG, their friendship intact after the World Cup drama.
