Olise yellow card stands as Morocco prepare for France

Olise's yellow card stands, one booking from suspension

Michael Olise will carry his yellow card into Thursday's quarter-final against your team. FIFA dismissed France's appeal to have it rescinded, Didier Deschamps confirmed Wednesday (1). One more booking and Olise misses a potential semi-final. For Morocco, that means a key French attacker has to tread carefully.

Ounahi: the tournament player France should fear

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice against Canada to drag Morocco into this quarter-final. Marca describes him as a player who only shines in big tournaments: "Un jugador de selección cedido en clubes de fútbol", a national team player on loan to club football (2). France already know the threat. He was one of Morocco's best in the 2022 semi-final between these sides.

Fan reactions

Fans on r/worldcup are making plenty of noise about Olise's yellow card standing. Some see FIFA's decision as expected, others are already bracing for referee controversy given the all-Argentine officiating crew for this match. One r/soccer user put it bluntly: "Is this a joke?" The tension ahead of Thursday is unmistakable. Full discussion here