Canada assistant coach reacts to Ismael Kone injury during match

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Canada assistant coach reacts to Ismael Kone injury during match
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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.

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  • 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
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  • 1:10 AMYahoo SportsCanada assistant yells to ref after Ismael Kone injury: 'His (expletive) leg's hanging off!'
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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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