Morocco Star Misses Quarterfinal

Morocco must navigate their World Cup quarterfinal against France without star midfielder Ismael Saibari, who continues to battle an injury sustained against Canada in the round of 16. Coach Mohamed Ouahb confirmed the 25-year-old's absence at a pre-match press conference.

Saibari, who scored in all three group stage matches and the decisive penalty against Netherlands, was forced off in the 3-0 victory over Canada. The injury has not healed in time for the crucial quarterfinal, where Morocco seeks revenge after their 0-2 loss to France in the 2022 World Cup semifinal. bettingx.club