France, Dec. 13 -- The Paris Saint-Germain star was injured on 4 November when Bayern Munich striker Luis Diaz tackled him during theChampions League clash between the sides.

Hakimi was helped off the pitch at the Parc des Princes in Paris, with tests then showing he had suffered a severe sprain to his left ankle.

Speaking after the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on 5 December, Regragui said: "We hope Hakimi will be available for our first match against the Comoros. He's working as hard as he possibly can to be ready. He wants to be there in Morocco."

Revealing the squad and Hakimi's inclusion, Regragui added: "The choices I've made are the results of 18 months of hard work and reflection. There's never total agreement about who sho...