FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA rejects appeal to rescind France star Olise's yellow card in clash against Paraguay
Updated On: 09 July, 2026 01:59 PM IST | Atharva Upasani
France head coach Didier Deschamps said ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco that their appeal to get Michael Olise's controversial yellow card against Paraguay rescinded in the round of 16 has been rejected by FIFA. (Pics: AFP)


During the clash against Morocco, Olise stands at risk of getting a one-match ban if he gets another yellow card, which will make him miss a potential semifinal clash.

Olise was booked during the round of 16 clash against Paraguay, shown a yellow card during a highly-intense match which saw tempers flaring on both sides and players resorting to physical violence

The French Football Federation (FFF) later launched an appeal to have the card rescinded; however, their appeal has failed, and Olise will walk a tightrope against Morocco

Speaking ahead of the match as quoted by Sky Sports, Deschamps said, "There was no change when it comes to Olise's yellow card. We received FIFA's decision this morning that the yellow card was maintained."

Olie has been instrumental to his side's success in the tournament so far. His five assists are the most by a player in a single FIFA World Cup since 1994 and one shy of levelling the record set by Brazil icon Pele with six assists in the 1970 edition.
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