Two goals in two matches. After his opener against Brazil, Ismaël Saïbari continued his scoring streak against Scotland with a powerful strike under the crossbar in the second minute. The decisive goal that sealed Morocco’s first World Cup victory. With four points from two games—and a favorable final fixture against Haiti—the Atlas Lions are statistically set to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

The Moroccan squad owes much of its success to the PSV Eindhoven forward, whose impact has been undeniable. Having already showcased his technical skill against Brazil’s Alisson, Saïbari demonstrated his explosive power with a thunderous shot past the Scottish goalkeeper.

The young striker’s performance comes at a pivotal moment, as reports of his imminent move to Bayern Munich for a club-record €55 million have been making headlines. Though not yet officially confirmed, the transfer has been widely anticipated, with Morocco’s head coach Mohamed Ouahbi previously acknowledging the development.

“We take great pride when Moroccan players excel at elite clubs, and Bayern Munich is certainly one of them,” Ouahbi stated ahead of the match. “Saïbari remains composed and focused, fully dedicated to his role with the national team. Vincent Kompany understands that the priority right now is Morocco’s campaign. We’re optimistic this transfer will be finalized soon, as we aim to have our top talents playing at the highest level.”