Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for their World Cup quarter-final with France.
The new Bayern Munich forward was forced off in the first half of the last-16 win over Canada with a muscular injury, denying him the chance to add to his three goals at World Cup 2026.
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Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi revealed the blow in Wednesday's pre-match news conference, saying he is hopeful Saibari has not played his final game at the World Cup 2026.
"Everyone's available, except Saibari, with the match coming too early for him," Ouahbi told reporters.
"Although he's not out for the rest of the tournament, I hope.
"Everyone's available, although we of course will only select the players who are at 100%."
With Saibari unable to start, Soufiane Rahimi was expected set to lead the line in Boston and maintain his ever-present record at this summer’s expanded tournament.
Rahimi replaced Saibari against Canada and scored the third goal in the 3-0 win in second half stoppage time.
However, it would appear that Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz has been given the task of operating as a centre-forward with Chemsdine Talbi coming into the midfield.
Achraf Hakimi is will captain the side, Arsenal and Manchester United transfer target Ayyoub Bouaddi starts against the country of his berth and Azzedine Ounahi will look to follow up his brace from the last round.
Confirmed team news
Morocco XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Mazraoui, Salah-Eddine; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; El Khannouss, Ounahi, Talbi; Diaz
Substitutes: El Kajou, Tagnaouti, Saadane, Belammari, El Ouahdi, Riad, Halhal, Amrabat, El Mourabet, Yassine, Rahimi, Sbai, El Kaabi, Amaimouni
Time and date: 9pm BST on Thursday, July 9, 2026
How to watch: ITV
Venue: Boston Stadium
