Morocco Advances to Round of 16, Coach Wahbi Discusses Injury The Morocco national football team advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0, in a match held in Houston, USA.
What Happened in the Match?
The Morocco national team defeated Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 and advanced to the quarterfinals. Mohammed Wahbi, the technical director of the Morocco national team, discussed the health status of some players, confirming that the medical team will make a final decision on the nature of their injuries within the next few hours.
Why Does Morocco Care About This Injury?
Ismail Saibari left the field due to an injury in the 22nd minute of the match. Wahbi explained that the absence of Shadi Riyadh from the match was a precaution to avoid any complications before the upcoming matches.
What's Next?
The technical staff is waiting for the final medical report to determine the readiness of the players before the Morocco national team's next match in the World Cup quarterfinals against France. On Sunday, the French national team advanced to the quarterfinals with a difficult 1-0 win over Paraguay.
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