Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich winger, remains one yellow card away from suspension for France’s upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has rejected France’s appeal to overturn the booking received by Olise during their Round of 16 victory over Paraguay.

The incident involved an altercation with Paraguay midfielder Matías Galarza, where replays showed Olise grabbing Galarza’s shirt without head contact.France’s French Football Federation contested the decision, but FIFA maintained the caution.Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the ruling during a pre-match press conference, emphasizing that Olise’s yellow card stands.This leaves Olise in a disciplinary tightrope, as another booking could see him miss the semi-finals if France progresses.The decision highlights the strictness of FIFA’s disciplinary measures and the pressure on players to avoid further cautions in high-stakes matches.