Canada assistant coach reacts to Ismael Kone injury during match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During a recent match, Canada's Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg injury after a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo. Following the incident, which led to Madibo receiving a red card, Canada assistant coach Paul Stalteri vocally criticized the referee's initial yellow card decision. Kone was subsequently taken off on a stretcher and is now undergoing surgery. Canada achieved a significant 6-0 victory, marking their first World Cup win.
- •Ismael Kone injured during match against Qatar
- •Paul Stalteri raised concerns to the referee post-injury
- •Madibo received a red card after an upgrade from yellow
- •Canada won 6-0, securing their first World Cup victory
- •Kone is undergoing surgery following the injury
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Canada assistant yells to ref after Ismael Kone injury: 'His (expletive) leg's hanging off!'
"After Ismael Kone's leg injury, Canada assistant Paul Stalteri was seen on the broadcast yelling at the ref following an initial yellow card on the play.
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