In just two matches, Saïbari has already scored twice—first against Brazil and then with a thunderous strike against Scotland in the second minute. The goal against Scotland proved to be the only one in the match, securing Morocco’s early progression to the Round of 16. With four points from two games and a manageable final group clash against Haiti, the Atlas Lions are on track to finish among the best third-placed teams.

Morocco’s success hinges largely on Saïbari’s brilliance. After dazzling Alisson with a delicate finish in the opener, he unleashed a powerful shot under the Scottish goalkeeper’s crossbar, leaving no doubt about his impact.

The PSV Eindhoven striker had an even bigger reason to celebrate after reports confirmed his imminent transfer to Bayern Munich for a reported €55 million. While the deal hasn’t been officially finalized, the move has been widely anticipated, with Morocco’s head coach Mohamed Ouahbi even teasing it before the Scotland match.

“We take great pride in seeing Moroccan players excel at elite clubs, and Bayern Munich is certainly one of them,” Ouahbi said. “Saïbari is incredibly composed, both on and off the pitch. The club’s communication remains discreet, which is ideal in this situation. His focus remains unwavering—his priority is Morocco. I’ve had the chance to speak with Vincent Kompany, who fully understands that the World Cup comes first. We’re confident this transfer will happen when the time is right, because our goal is to see our best players represent Morocco at the highest level.”