Ismael Saibari out for Morocco's World Cup quarterfinal against France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ismael Saibari will not play in Morocco's quarterfinal match against France due to a hamstring injury. Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that Saibari's return is uncertain, though he hopes the attacker won't miss the remainder of the tournament. Saibari had scored in each of Morocco's first three World Cup matches but was injured in the Round of 16 against Canada. He did not participate in the final training session prior to the upcoming match.
- •Saibari is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
- •Morocco faces France in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9.
- •He scored in each of Morocco's first three matches.
- •Saibari left the match against Canada early due to his injury.
- •Coach Ouahbi hopes Saibari can return later in the tournament.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco’s update on incoming Bayern Munich attacker Ismael Saibari
"Injured at the World Cup. He’s got that FC Bayern in his genes.
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