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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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