article author: Mohammed Fayad Author: Sun, 2026-07-05 16: 36 RIYADH: When Ismael Saibari clutched the back of his right thigh just 22 minutes into Morocco’s FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Canada, alarm bells started ringing. In a tournament where the Atlas Lions’ glaring weakness had been converting golden chances, losing their top scorer was the last thing they needed. Morocco’s biggest doubters emerged, knowing that Saibari’s absence would mean a weaker offensive display. His replacement was Soufiane Rahimi. Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 Morocco



