{"id":13182,"date":"2026-07-06T16:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/?p=13182"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:01:10","slug":"france-aims-to-revoke-olises-yellow-card-ahead-of-morocco-quarterfinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/13182","title":{"rendered":"France Aims to Revoke Olise&#8217;s Yellow Card Ahead of Morocco Quarterfinal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span class=\"mwn-first-word\">Rabat<\/span> \u2013 The French Football Federation has requested that FIFA annul the yellow card issued to Michael Olise during France\u2019s World Cup round-of-16 victory over Paraguay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Olise received the card late in the match after an encounter with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">French officials contend that the Bayern Munich winger did not make contact with his opponent and should not have been penalized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This card is significant because a second yellow before the quarterfinals would result in an automatic one-match suspension.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Yellow cards are wiped clean after the quarterfinals, but a player who receives two before that reset will still be sidelined for the next match.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>France Frustrated by Paraguay Match<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">France won 1-0 against Paraguay to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappe netting the only goal from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The match featured numerous tense moments, particularly in the closing stages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">According to The Guardian&#8217;s live report, Galarza fell after approaching Olise, leading the referee to issue a yellow card to the French player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Criticism of the decision was voiced strongly by French media and supporters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Multiple reports highlighted that Paraguay finished the match without receiving a single yellow card despite their physical play and numerous fouls.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>FIFA&#8217;s Decision on Balogun Intensifies Scrutiny<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">France\u2019s appeal comes just after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun\u2019s automatic red-card suspension, allowing the U.S. striker to compete against Belgium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">FIFA invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code, permitting a judicial body to suspend the enforcement of disciplinary actions either fully or partially.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Instead of an immediate suspension, Balogun is now under a one-year probationary period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This decision sparked widespread debate, particularly after Belgium expressed astonishment and claimed that FIFA\u2019s action contradicted standard World Cup regulations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Morocco Awaits France<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">France is set to play against Morocco on Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The match will commence at 9 p.m. Moroccan time in Boston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Morocco advanced to the last eight after defeating Canada 3-0, while France secured their place with a narrow win over Paraguay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Olise is expected to be eligible for the match against the Atlas Lions, but the yellow card could have implications if France progresses and he receives another booking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">France&#8217;s appeal increases scrutiny on FIFA, especially following the Balogun decision, as other teams may seek similar leniency for what they perceive as unjust disciplinary measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rabat \u2013 The French Football Federation has requested that FIFA annul the yellow card issued to Michael Olise during France\u2019s World Cup round-of-16 victory over Paraguay. Olise received the card late in the match after an encounter with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza. 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