Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the first African player to score in all three group-stage matches of a single World Cup tournament.
The 25-year-old’s remarkable achievement was completed during Morocco’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Haiti in their final Group C fixture, where he found the net once again to continue his sensational run of form.
Saibari had already announced himself as one of the stars of the tournament by scoring against Brazil in Morocco’s opening 1-1 draw before netting the decisive goal in the Atlas Lions’ crucial 1-0 win over Scotland.
His strike against Haiti ensured he scored in every group-stage match, a feat no African player had previously achieved at the FIFA World Cup.
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The PSV Eindhoven midfielder has been one of the standout performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining clinical finishing with dynamic midfield play.
Earlier in the tournament, he also made headlines by scoring the fastest goal of the competition against Scotland, finding the net after just 69 seconds.
Saibari’s goals have played a pivotal role in Morocco’s impressive Group C campaign, helping the Atlas Lions secure qualification for the knockout rounds and strengthening their reputation as one of Africa’s leading football nations.
With Morocco advancing and Saibari in red-hot form, attention now turns to the knockout stages, where the history-making midfielder will be aiming to add more goals and records to an already unforgettable World Cup campaign.
