Canada honors Ismael Kone after leg injury during World Cup match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
In a World Cup match on June 18, Ismael Kone of Canada suffered a severe leg injury following a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo. This injury prompted a lengthy delay, resulting in Madibo receiving a red card. Kone was taken off the pitch in an air cast, with his participation in the tournament now in doubt. Following the incident, Canadian substitute Nathan Saliba scored and celebrated by holding up Kone's jersey and forming a number 8 with his hands, honoring his injured teammate. Canada continued to dominate the match against Qatar, leading to an emotional moment for the team and fans.
- •Ismael Kone injured after a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo.
- •Kone left the pitch in an air cast due to the injury.
- •Nathan Saliba scored shortly after replacing Kone.
- •Saliba celebrated by holding up Kone's jersey and making a number 8.
- •Canada is in a strong position in the match against Qatar.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Nathan Saliba honors injured Ismaël Koné in heartbreaking World Cup moment after wonder strike
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Canada's tribute to injured Ismael Kone after veteran midfielder exits game with gruesome leg injury
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Canadian goalscorer holds up Ismaël Koné’s jersey in tribute after star’s brutal injury
"Nathan Saliba delivered one of Canada’s most touching World Cup moments shortly after coming on for the injured Ismaël Koné. Canada were already in control against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, but the mood shifted when Koné was forced off with a serious leg injury in the second half.
"This was a touching tribute from Nathan Saliba to his injured Canadian teammate after scoring a goal.
"Nathan Saliba scored an emotional goal immediately after a scary injury for Team Canada on Thursday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:10 AMNathan Saliba honors injured Ismaël Koné in heartbreaking World Cup moment after wonder strike
Nathan Saliba delivered one of Canada’s most touching World Cup moments shortly after coming on for the injured Ismaël Koné. Canada were already in control against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, but the mood shifted when Koné was forced off with a serious leg injury in the second half.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:28 AMWatch Canada's tribute to injured Ismael Kone after veteran midfielder exits game with gruesome leg injury
Nathan Saliba scored an emotional goal immediately after a scary injury for Team Canada on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:42 PMCanadian goalscorer holds up Ismaël Koné’s jersey in tribute after star’s brutal injury
This was a touching tribute from Nathan Saliba to his injured Canadian teammate after scoring a goal.
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