Canada's Ismael Kone waves to the crowd as is stretchered off after sustaining an injury in the FIFA World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Vancouver, on June 18, 2026
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Canada's historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné in Vancouver on June 18, 2026.Koné injured his left leg during the World Cup Group B game when Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo tackled him from behind in the second half, sending the 24-year-old to the ground. Koné grimaced and players rushed to his aid, calling for help from the sidelines.Madibo was sent off for the tackle on Koné, who was protectively surrounded by his teammates while he was treated on the field before he was stretchered off.“I saw his leg. I saw that something wasn't right,” Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio said. He was among one of the first players to reach Koné.
Canada's Ismael Kone lays on the ground after sustaining an injury during the World Cup Group B match against Qatar
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