Morocco will have to face France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final without the services of their in-form striker Ismael Saibari. Despite the injury news, Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has made it clear that the team will stick to their footballing identity as they look to secure a historic ticket to the semi-finals.

Saibari sustained a hamstring injury during Morocco's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 and has been unable to get fit for Thursday's high-stakes matchup against the two-time world champions.