World Cup 2026: Will Saibari be available or is his absence confirmed for France vs Morocco?

09.07.26 FT World Cup

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He left the pitch early, in the 22nd minute against Canada (3-0 win) in the World Cup round of 16, sparking concern over Ismael Saibari. The Moroccan forward will undergo an MRI scan on Monday, July 6 in Boston to determine the extent of his injury.

Initial reports indicate that the injury is less severe than first feared, giving the technical staff of the Atlas Lions a glimmer of hope with time running short. Morocco is set to face France in the quarter-finals on Thursday, July 9 at 20:00 GMT.

With three goals to his name, Ismael Saibari has been one of Mohamed Ouahbi's key pillars since the start of the tournament. The Bayern Munich player is now racing against the clock to be fit for the showdown.

Saibari's presence or absence could weigh heavily on the Atlas Lions' preparations for this much-anticipated clash against Les Bleus.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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