Morocco Star Out for France Quarterfinal

Morocco will be without star midfielder Ismael Saibari in Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against France. The 25-year-old is still struggling with the injury he sustained against Canada in the round of 16, as confirmed by national team coach Mohamed Ouahb at the pre-match press conference. mchezo.co.za

Saibari, who scored in all three group stage matches and the decisive penalty against the Netherlands, had to leave the pitch injured during Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada. The African nation will now seek revenge for their 0-2 defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup semifinals without their attacking midfielder. The winner will face the victor of the Spain-Belgium match in the semifinals.