Who is Ismael Saibari? The breakout Moroccan star who broke two 2026 World Cup records in just 71 seconds
Morocco opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win over Scotland, but Ismael Saibari’s 71-second strike stole the headlines. The PSV midfielder set a new fastest-goal record, secured back-to-back World Cup scoring history, and lifted Morocco to four points from two matches, significantly strengthening their chances of reaching the Round of 32.
Morocco opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win over Scotland, but Ismael Saibari’s 71-second strike stole the headlines. The PSV midfielder set a new fastest-goal record, secured back-to-back World Cup scoring history, and lifted Morocco to four points from two matches, significantly strengthening their chances of reaching the Round of 32.
