FIFA rejects France's appeal of Michael Olise's yellow card

France head coach Didier Deschamps revealed on Tuesday that Michael Olise's yellow card from France's World Cup round-of-16 match against Paraguay will stand.

Michael Olise (L) of France competes during the group I match between France and Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

Olise was booked late in last Saturday's match following an altercation. The French Football Federation subsequently appealed to FIFA to have the yellow card overturned.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Deschamps said, "Nothing has changed regarding Olise's yellow card. We received FIFA's notice this morning confirming the original decision stands."

This means that if France beats Morocco on Thursday and Olise receives another yellow card, the Bayern Munich player will be ruled out of the semifinal.

Olise has impressed throughout the World Cup, registering a tournament-leading five assists.