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FIFA Rejects France's Appeal to Cancel Michael Olise's Yellow Card Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinal
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First reported by Mako · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
FIFA rejected France's appeal to cancel Michael Olise's yellow card from the Round of 16 win over Paraguay, leaving him at risk of suspension for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco. Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the decision and warned Olise to avoid another booking to remain eligible for the semifinal.
- 01FIFA denied France's appeal to cancel Michael Olise's yellow card from the Paraguay match.
- 02Olise received the yellow card in stoppage time after a clash with Matias Galarza.
- 03France argued Olise did not touch the opponent, but FIFA upheld the card.
- 04Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the yellow card stands ahead of the Morocco quarterfinal.
- 05Olise faces suspension if he receives another yellow card in the quarterfinal.
- 06Deschamps must consider Olise could miss the semifinal if France advances.
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