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France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup

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France forward Michael Olise reacts during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 vs Paraguay at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP]

France coach Didier Deschamps revealed Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay had been rejected by FIFA.

Olise, who has been one of the tournament's standout stars, was booked in the final minutes of the bad-tempered clash in Philadelphia after an altercation with Matias Galarza.

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