Assim Madibo receives five-match ban for injury to Ismaël Koné
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Qatar's Assim Madibo has been banned for five matches following a serious foul play incident that resulted in Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné suffering a leg injury during the World Cup match. Madibo received a straight red card in the second half of Canada's 6-0 victory on June 20. The FIFA disciplinary committee issued the ban after determining the tackle was excessively dangerous. Koné, who broke his tibia and fibula, was taken off on a stretcher and subsequently underwent surgery. Madibo expressed regret for the incident and personally apologized to Koné. The ban is subject to appeal.
- •Madibo was red-carded for a tackle on Koné in the 51st minute.
- •Koné underwent surgery for a broken leg after the incident.
- •Canada won the match against Qatar 6-0.
- •The ban is not the largest issued at a World Cup.
- •Madibo's suspension is eligible for appeal.
- 9:20 PMESPN Soccer — Qatar's Madibo banned 5 games for tackle on Koné
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
- 7:24 PMBBC Sport — Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar's Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné at World Cup
"Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday. The FIFA disciplinary committee said the suspension was for serious foul play and that the decision was subject to appeal.
"Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup.
"Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 24, 2026, 9:20 PMQatar's Madibo banned 5 games for tackle on Koné
Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:24 PMMadibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 7:24 PMMadibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:00 PMQatar's Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné at World Cup
Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday. The FIFA disciplinary committee said the suspension was for serious foul play and that the decision was subject to appeal.
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