France appeal Olise yellow card to clear path for potential semi-final
The French Football Federation has lodged an appeal to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the World Cup round of 16 victory over Paraguay.
Morocco
Saibari to undergo MRI scan ahead of Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final
Ismael Saibari will undergo an MRI scan on Monday to assess the hamstring injury he sustained during Morocco’s victory over Canada. The Bayern Munich newcomer faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s quarter-final against France.
France scrape into World Cup quarters after gruelling Paraguay battle
France reached the World Cup quarter-finals after Kylian Mbappé converted a late penalty won by substitute Désiré Doué, though the unconvincing victory over Paraguay in sweltering heat exposed vulnerabilities.
Bayern’s Saibari injured in Morocco World Cup clash
Bayern Munich newcomer Ismael Saibari suffered a thigh injury during Morocco’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Canada, forcing his substitution after just 22 minutes.
Morocco reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with historic win over Canada
Morocco became the first African side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals twice after beating Canada in the last 16. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a third to extend the Atlas Lions’ unbeaten record against the North Americans.
Mbappé penalty edges France past Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute spot-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay and sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco on 9 July after a tempestuous encounter in Philadelphia.
Nine African teams reach World Cup knockouts but only two advance to last 16
Ninety per cent of Africa’s representatives progressed from the group stage, yet narrow defeats prevented a historic haul of three teams in the last 16.
Ten-man England weather Mexico storm to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England overcame a red card and a one-hour weather delay to defeat Mexico and set up a quarter-final with Norway.
Bayern Munich confirm Ismael Saibari signing from PSV
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Morocco international Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old forward will join the Bundesliga champions after the World Cup on a contract until 2031.
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco Analysis: Diop’s Late Header, Bounou’s Save and Saibari’s Shootout Winner
Morocco eliminated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, which kicked off at 04:00 EAT on June 30, 2026. Cody Gakpo appeared to send the Group F winners through with a 72nd-minute strike, but Issa Diop’s stoppage-time header forced extra time. Following a goalless additional period, Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s penalty during the shootout before Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick to set up a Round of 16 meeting with Canada.