As Morocco made their mark in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, the entire team and fans immediately began celebrating. However, Ismael Saibari ran straight to someone in the stands at the Estadio Monterrey in Mexico. While the stadium was roaring with cheers, Saibari found his mother, who had always had his back, in the stands. He hugged his crying mother before showering her with forehead kisses.
The tender moment left everyone emotional. Nonetheless, did you know there was a time when Saibari’s parents were told that he might never walk?
Ismael Saibari hugs his crying mother in a heartfelt moment after Morocco’s big win at FIFA 2026
While Ismael Saibari’s teammates celebrated wildly with each other, the star player only had one person on his mind: his mother. He immediately b-lined to his mom in the stands and hugged her. Saibari was evidently overwhelmed after scoring the winning penalty, while his mother could not stop crying as her son scored the big goal. The video has since gone viral across social media, with thousands calling it one of the most emotional moments of the tournament.
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