Ismael Saibari races to recover for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Ismael Saibari aims to be fit for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on July 10. He sustained a muscular injury during Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada in the previous round. While examinations indicated the injury isn't serious, his participation remains uncertain as he missed training on July 7. Should Saibari be unavailable, Soufiane Rahimi could take his place after scoring in the last match. Centre-back Chadi Riad, who did not play against Canada, is also questionable for the upcoming clash.
- •Saibari injured during the match against Canada.
- •Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
- •Examinations showed Saibari's injury isn't serious.
- •Soufiane Rahimi may start if Saibari cannot play.
- •Chadi Riad is also a doubt for the quarter-final.
- 7:04 AMYahoo Sports — Saibari ruled out of Morocco's World Cup quarter-final clash with France
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco without Saibari for quarter-final against France
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Will Ismael Saibari be fit for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France?
"Morocco World Cup star Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's quarter-final against France, coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said. "Everyone is available apart from Saibari," Ouahbi said ahead of the match in Foxborough.
"Morocco will have to manage without Ismael Saibari when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday night.The 25-year-old, who recently joined FC Bayern, was forced off with a hamstri...
"Ismael Saibari is in a race against time to be fit for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday.The new Bayern Munich signing was forced off with a muscular problem in the first ha...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:04 AMSaibari ruled out of Morocco's World Cup quarter-final clash with France
Morocco will have to manage without Ismael Saibari when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday night.The 25-year-old, who recently joined FC Bayern, was forced off with a hamstri...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:34 AMMorocco without Saibari for quarter-final against France
Morocco World Cup star Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's quarter-final against France, coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said. "Everyone is available apart from Saibari," Ouahbi said ahead of the match in Foxborough.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 9:14 AMWill Ismael Saibari be fit for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France?
Ismael Saibari is in a race against time to be fit for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday.The new Bayern Munich signing was forced off with a muscular problem in the first ha...
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