France’s forward #11 Michael Olise reacts during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between France and Sweden at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 30, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
The French Football Federation (FFF) has appealed to FIFA to overturn the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Olise, one of France’s standout performers at the tournament, was booked following an altercation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza. Although Galarza fell to the ground clutching his face, television replays appeared to show the Bayern Munich forward only grabbing his opponent’s shirt.
If the booking stands, Olise will head into Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco one caution away from suspension. Another yellow card would rule him out of a potential semi-final against either Spain or Portugal should France progress.
According to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorised to discuss the issue publicly, the FFF has formally appealed the caution to FIFA. The world football governing body has yet to comment on the appeal.
