From the opening whistle against Brazil to the decisive strike against Scotland, Saïbari has been the architect of Morocco’s early dominance. His thunderous strike against Scotland, a bullet header in the second minute, sealed a 1-0 victory and all but secured the Atlas Lions’ place in the Round of 16. With four points from two matches and a relatively manageable final group game against Haiti, Morocco stands a strong chance of finishing among the best third-placed teams.

The Moroccan squad owes much of its success to the PSV Eindhoven forward, whose clutch performances have kept the team’s dreams alive. After dazzling goalkeeper Alisson with a composed finish in the opener, Saïbari switched gears against Scotland, unleashing a sheer powerhouse strike that left the Scottish goalkeeper with no chance.

A remarkable day for the Moroccan striker also brought news of his impending move to one of Europe’s elite clubs. Though the transfer hasn’t been officially confirmed, reports suggest Bayern Munich is set to pay €55 million for his services—a figure that underscores his rising stock in world football.

The buzz around Saïbari’s transfer isn’t news to Morocco’s camp. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi had already hinted at the unfolding move before the Scotland match. “We take immense pride when Moroccan players don’t just play abroad but shine in top clubs like Bayern Munich. Saïbari is composed, focused, and fully committed to the Atlas Lions. Vincent Kompany understands that Morocco comes first, and we’re confident this transfer will happen smoothly. Having our best players in the best clubs is something we cherish.”