France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps revealed Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay had been rejected by FIFA...
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France has lost their appeal against a yellow card issued to forward Michael Olise during their World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay. The booking, which occurred in the final minutes of a heated match, has been upheld by FIFA.
- If Olise receives another yellow card against Morocco in the quarter-finals, he will be suspended for the potential semi-final.
- Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the appeal's rejection and provided an update on Aurelien Tchouameni's thigh injury.
- Deschamps also commented on the appointment of an Argentine referee for the match against Morocco.
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France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup - July 2026
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