Assim Madibo receives five-match ban for injury to Ismaël Koné
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
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- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Qatar's Assim Madibo receives 5-match ban for tackle that broke leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné
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- 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.
"FIFA have handed a big ban to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for the tackle that broke Canada star Ismael Kone’s leg at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver last week but the country’s first ever win at a World Cup finals was marred by a serious injury to former Watford midfielder Kone.
"FIFA has given Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a lengthy ban for a horror tackle on Canada’s Ismael Kone. Canada and Qatar met at BC Place Vancouver in the second round of group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:53 AMQatar player who ended Canada star Ismael Kone’s World Cup with horror challenge given lengthy ban
FIFA have handed a big ban to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for the tackle that broke Canada star Ismael Kone’s leg at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver last week but the country’s first ever win at a World Cup finals was marred by a serious injury to former Watford midfielder Kone.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:26 PMWorld Cup 2026: Qatar's Assim Madibo receives 5-match ban for tackle that broke leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné
Madibo tackled Koné from behind during the teams' group-stage match, and Koné had to be stretchered off the pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:08 PMFIFA hands Qatar player lengthy ban for leg-breaking tackle on Canada star
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been handed a five-game suspension by FIFA after being sent off following his tackle on Canada's Ismael Kone, which resulted in a broken leg
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:05 PMQatar player handed lengthy ban for breaking Canada star Ismael Kone’s leg at World Cup
FIFA has given Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a lengthy ban for a horror tackle on Canada’s Ismael Kone. Canada and Qatar met at BC Place Vancouver in the second round of group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- 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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