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Canada's Koné suffers injury during World Cup match against Czechia

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:04 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Canada's Koné suffers injury during World Cup match against Czechia

Summary

Canada faced Czechia in their latest World Cup match amidst concerns over midfielder Nissim Koné’s injury. The tournament day saw various fixtures, including South Africa's game against Czechia, where performance quality drew criticism. As the competition unfolds, all eyes are on how Canada will adjust their strategy following Koné's setback.

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•Nissim Koné gets injured during Canada's match against Czechia.
•Czechia’s performance lacked quality, drawing criticism.
•Canada continues to compete in the World Cup.
•Other tournament matches included South Africa's fixture.

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⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us On paper, yesterday’s fixtures promised little but it was a fun day across the tournament in the end. Admittedly, Czechia v South Africa did not offer a great amount of quality but Hugo Broos did very angry about a few things. Sid Lowe was in Atlanta to watch and listen. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Will Unwin

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