Morocco Suffers Blow as Key Player Sabiri Injured Early Against Canada in World Cup Round of 16
In the opening match of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 between Morocco and Canada, Morocco faced an early setback when star player Ismail Sabiri was injured. Sabiri went down without contact in the 20th minute, clutching his hamstring muscle. Two minutes later, he was substituted by Soufiane Rahimi, forcing Morocco to continue without their top scorer, who had netted three goals in the tournament so far.
Sabiri's injury is currently under evaluation, with medical assessments expected in the coming hours. Both Sabiri and his new club, Bayern Munich, are hopeful that the injury is not severe. This development poses a significant challenge for Morocco as they aim to advance further in the tournament.
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