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Morocco Star Saibari Out Against France

Published July 9, 2026 · Updated July 9, 2026 · NRK

Morocco will be without star midfielder Ismael Saibari in their World Cup quarterfinal match against France due to injury.

Morocco's Mohamed Ouahb confirmed at a pre-match press conference that 25-year-old Ismael Saibari will miss Friday's quarterfinal against France. The attacking midfielder, who scored in all three group matches and the decisive penalty against Netherlands, has been struggling with the injury he picked up in the round of 16 victory over Canada. tbzikra.org

The Atlas Lions will seek revenge for their 0-2 loss to France in the 2022 World Cup semifinals. The winner of this match will face the winner of Spain versus Belgium in the next round.

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