Anderlecht's Ali Mamaar is currently participating in the World Cup with the Moroccan national team. The RSC Anderlecht wing-back was called up at the last minute after Zakaria El Ouahdi was unable to fly to the United States. It appears that Mamaar will not be among the first 26 players and will not get playing time for now. He faces tough competition from world star Achraf Hakimi and KRC Genk defender Zakaria El Ouahdi. Mamaar considers Hakimi to be his great idol. "For me, Achraf Hakimi is the best player in the history of Morocco. What he has done for Morocco and PSG is extraordinary," says Mamaar. The wing-back is determined to elevate his level and fulfill his ambitions. In recent weeks, he has been linked with a move to Real Betis, but his focus is now on the World Cup. Mamaar wants to show that he can compete at the highest level and raise the Moroccan flag as high as possible.