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Morocco Star Misses Quarterfinal Against France

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

Morocco will be without star midfielder Ismael Saibari in their World Cup quarter-final against France due to injury.

Morocco will be without star player Ismail Saibari in their World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday. The 25-year-old is still struggling with the injury he sustained against Canada in the round of 16, confirmed by national team coach Mohamed Ouahb at the pre-match press conference.

Saibari scored in all three group stage matches and the decisive penalty in the round of 16 win against the Netherlands. Morocco seeks revenge after their 0-2 defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup semi-final. The winner of this match will face the winner of Spain-Belgium in the semi-final. tbzikra.org

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