Moroccan Fans Can Breathe Easy: Bayern's New Signing Reportedly Set to Face France

Pulse Sports Team 15:17 - 08 July 2026

Moroccan international footballer Ismael Saibari is expected to feature in the Atlas Lions' World Cup quarter-final clash against France (July 9, 10:00 PM CEST), according to local media reports. Bayern Munich's new acquisition did not finish the Round of 16 match against Canada (3-0) due to injury.

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According to the Moroccan newspaper Almountakhab, Saibari suffered a minor muscle strain. His participation in the battle for a second consecutive World Cup semi-final will be decided after the 25-year-old forward consults with doctors. Saibari has been performing well at the tournament, scoring three goals. During the championship, he transferred from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven to the German Bundesliga champions, DPA reported.

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