Canada defeats Qatar 6-0 in World Cup match; Kone injured
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar in their World Cup match held in Vancouver. Coach Jessie Marsch praised his team's performance but expressed concern over the serious-looking injury sustained by Ismael Kone, calling it a "huge loss". The win enhances Canada's position in the tournament, while the status of Kone remains uncertain as they look to navigate the rest of the competition without him.
- •Canada defeats Qatar 6-0 at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Ismael Kone suffers a serious injury during the match.
- •Jessie Marsch describes Kone's injury as a huge loss.
- •Match played in Vancouver.
- •Canada advances in the tournament.
- 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — Canada boss Jesse Marsch delivers worrying Ismael Kone update after World Cup-ending injury
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Marsch praises Koné after injury scare: Imperfect but why we love him
- 1:02 AMBBC Football — Kone injury is a 'huge loss' - Marsch
"Canada coach Jesse Marsch praised midfielder Ismael Koné after he suffered a heart-breaking injury during their 6-0 thrashing of Qatar at the World Cup on Thursday. Koné went down after a challenge with Assim Madibo in the 52nd minute and it looked like he suffered a serious leg injury.
"Canada coach Jessie Marsch praises his players for their 6-0 win over Qatar at the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver, but says losing Ismael Kone to a serious-looking injury is a "huge loss".
"Canada’s historic World Cup win over Qatar carried a brutal emotional cost after Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg injury in Vancouver. The 6-0 scoreline will live for years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:39 AMCanada boss Jesse Marsch delivers worrying Ismael Kone update after World Cup-ending injury
Canada’s historic World Cup win over Qatar carried a brutal emotional cost after Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg injury in Vancouver. The 6-0 scoreline will live for years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:41 AMMarsch praises Koné after injury scare: Imperfect but why we love him
Canada coach Jesse Marsch praised midfielder Ismael Koné after he suffered a heart-breaking injury during their 6-0 thrashing of Qatar at the World Cup on Thursday. Koné went down after a challenge with Assim Madibo in the 52nd minute and it looked like he suffered a serious leg injury.
- BBC FootballJun 19, 2026, 1:02 AMKone injury is a 'huge loss' - Marsch
Canada coach Jessie Marsch praises his players for their 6-0 win over Qatar at the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver, but says losing Ismael Kone to a serious-looking injury is a "huge loss".
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