Canada's Ismael Kone suffers horrifying injury in World Cup vs. Qatar
Canada said Ismaël Koné was given oxygen and immobilized after a late tackle, and Qatar’s Assim Madibo was sent off after a video review.
- On Thursday, Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off the field after a severe challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo during their FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Vancouver in the 52nd minute.
- Referee Cristian Garay issued a direct red card to Madibo following a VAR review, reducing Qatar to nine men with 40 minutes remaining. Players from both squads reacted with visible distress as medical staff rushed to treat Kone on the pitch.
- Teammates formed a protective circle around the 24-year-old while medical staff treated him on the field. Kone gave a thumbs-up to supporters as he was carried off while receiving oxygen, and Saliba replaced him as play resumed.
- Initial reports suggest a potential ankle fracture, which could sideline the Sassuolo midfielder for six weeks. Teammate Jonathan David was seen visibly emotional as Kone departed the field.
- Ankle injuries generally require recovery times ranging from one week to nine months. Given the severity of the challenge, Kone remains doubtful for the remainder of the World Cup tournament as Canada continues its home-soil campaign.
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Kone was carried off the field on a stretcher during the game in Vancouver
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Canada’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in its second FIFA World Cup match would’ve been perfect on Thursday afternoon if not for an injury to Ismaël Koné that can only be described as horrifying. Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline. The tackle came from behind, a…
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Toronto (Canada), 18 Jun (EFE).- Canada’s coach Jesse Marsch said this Thursday that the 6-0 score against Qatar is a moment that “no Canadian will forget,” although the historic first world victory of the men’s team was overshadowed by the serious injury of Ismaël Koné, who, according to the technician, will be operated on this evening in Vancouver. “He’s in the hospital. He’ll be prepared for a surgical intervention. I’m going to see him after…
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