FIFA Upholds Michael Olise Yellow Card, Semi‑Final Spot at Risk

France lodged an appeal after Michael Olise received a yellow card in the group stage match against Paraguay. FIFA's disciplinary committee reviewed the case and upheld the caution, keeping the sanction in place.

Coach Didier Deschamps stressed that if Olise picks up a second booking in the upcoming fixture against Morocco, he will be suspended for the semi‑final, should France advance. The ruling adds extra pressure on the French midfield as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.