Who is Saibari, executioner of the Brazilian team in their World Cup debut

Ismael Saibari is the attacking midfielder for the Morocco national team who opened the scoring on his debut against the Brazilian team at the 2026 World Cup.

The 25-year-old currently plays for PSV Eindhoven, in the Netherlands. He scored the goal in the 21st minute of the first half after taking advantage of a defensive error and coldly covering goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 21st minute of the game, midfielder Brahim Díaz found a beautiful pass for striker Ismael Saibari. He received a free kick, invaded the area and covered goalkeeper Alisson to take the score off.

Saibari was not born in Morocco, but in Terrassa, Spain. He grew up in Belgium and has Moroccan ancestry, choosing to play for the Atlas Lions. He built his training in Belgian football with traditional clubs such as Anderlecht and Genk.

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Source: CNN