Canada's Ismaël Koné has surgery for 2 broken bones in leg from World Cup match against Qatar

Canada’s Ismael Kone reacts on the ground after sustaining an injury during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada’s Ismael Kone, right, lays on the ground after sustaining an injury during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada’s Ismael Kone falls while sustaining an injury during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch embraces Ismael Kone (8) as he is stretchered off the field after an injury during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné had surgery after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg at the World Cup.