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Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg at World Cup
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada won its first World Cup finals match, while midfielder Ismael Kone was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
- On Thursday, Canada recorded their first-ever World Cup win with a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar, though the historic triumph was tempered by midfielder Ismael Kone suffering a suspected broken leg.
- In the 53rd minute, Qatar's Asim Madibo received a red card for a reckless tackle on Kone that left the midfielder unable to continue; Coach Jesse Marsch said the bench heard the bone snap.
- Canada held 78 per cent of possession and outshot the visitors 31-2, with Jonathan David recording a hat-trick; Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and Mohammed Manai also scored.
- Canadian captain Stephen Eustaquio said the team feels "empty" after the injury, noting Kone "is going to want us to win the next match," while Marsch confirmed his family is with him at the hospital.
- The victory before 52,497 fans at B.C. Place leaves Canada leading Group B on goal difference; the team faces a must-win match against Switzerland on June 24 to secure a knockout round spot.
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Canada's Ismaël Kone, whose leg was broken by Qatar's Assim Madibo in Thursday's World Cup match, was released from a Vancouver hospital after undergoing surgery. Kone was met by his teammates and coach Jesse Marsch at the hospital exit to assure the injured player of their support. The entire staff chanted Kone's first name. The 24-year-old player, who suffered the most serious injury of the World Cup so far, underwent surgery and is expected t…
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