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Olise and Upamecano start for France as Morocco misses Saibari

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:44 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Olise and Upamecano start for France as Morocco misses Saibari

Summary

France faces Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on July 9. Ismael Saibari is unavailable for Morocco due to a hamstring injury sustained against Canada in the Round of 16. Bilal El Khannouss will start for Morocco, despite a suspension risk. Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano are key players for France, each navigating their own disciplinary situations. The match features several Bundesliga players, with France aiming for a strong performance against their opponents.

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By the Numbers

•France's starting XI includes Olise and Upamecano.
•Saibari is out for Morocco due to injury.
•El Khannouss risks suspension with a yellow card.
•Match is taking place in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
•Both teams feature players with Bundesliga experience.

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6:44 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Olise and Upamecano start for France as Morocco’s Saibari misses out

What they're saying

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FC Bayern will be well represented in the opening quarter-final encounter at the 2026 World Cup between France and Morocco. New signing Ismael Saibari will count on Bilal El Khannouss and co as he's o...
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