Morocco will be without in-form forward Ismael Saibari for their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France, according to Morocco’s coach. The coach describes it as a setback and says he hopes it is “not the end,” without providing further detail in the available reports on the nature of Saibari’s absence. The quarter-final is positioned as a key match for Morocco, with France as the opposition. While the reports focus on the confirmed unavailability of Saibari, they do not specify who would replace him or how Morocco’s lineup may change. Across the outlets provided, the central update is consistent: Saibari’s participation is ruled out for the upcoming game, and Morocco’s coaching staff are concerned about the impact on the squad’s attacking options. The reports do not include additional injury timelines or confirmed return prospects.