Ismael Saibari exits World Cup match with injury for Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Morocco faces Canada in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. In a significant setback, top scorer Ismael Saibari left the match after 20 minutes due to muscle discomfort. He was replaced by Soufiane Rahimi. Morocco may have to progress in the tournament without Saibari if they advance on this day.
- •Ismael Saibari injured after 20 minutes against Canada.
- •Saibari, Morocco's top scorer in the tournament, replaced by Soufiane Rahimi.
- •Match currently ongoing; Morocco aiming for a quarterfinal spot.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Morocco and Bayern star goes off injured
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Morocco star goes off injured
"A heavy blow for Morocco. Canada and Morocco are contesting the first Round of 16 match of this 2026 World Cup, and the Atlas Lions have been dealt a major blow after just 20 minutes of play: the inju...
"A major blow.This Saturday evening, Canada and Morocco are playing the first Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup. Put under pressure early on, the Atlas Lions were dealt a huge blow after just 20 ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:37 PM🚨 Morocco and Bayern star goes off injured
A heavy blow for Morocco. Canada and Morocco are contesting the first Round of 16 match of this 2026 World Cup, and the Atlas Lions have been dealt a major blow after just 20 minutes of play: the inju...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:26 PM🚨 Morocco star goes off injured
A major blow.This Saturday evening, Canada and Morocco are playing the first Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup. Put under pressure early on, the Atlas Lions were dealt a huge blow after just 20 ...
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