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France's Olise Faces Ban: FIFA Rejects Appeal
9 Jul
Summary
- FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's appeal for Michael Olise's yellow card.
- The booking from France's round-of-16 win over Paraguay will stand.
- Another booking for Olise could mean missing a semi-final match.
FIFA has officially rejected the French Football Federation's appeal to overturn a yellow card issued to player Michael Olise. The booking, received during France's round-of-16 match against Paraguay, will consequently stand. This ruling, confirmed by head coach Didier Deschamps on Wednesday, means Olise is now at risk of suspension.
Should Olise receive another yellow card in France's upcoming quarter-final fixture, it would trigger an automatic one-match ban. This could force him to miss the semi-final match on July 19, should France advance. The 24-year-old playmaker has been instrumental for France in the 2026 World Cup, contributing five assists and playing a vital role in their attack. Several other key players from both France and their quarter-final opponent are also one yellow card away from suspension.
