Ismael Kone leaves World Cup match after serious leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Canada's Ismael Kone sustained a gruesome leg injury during the World Cup match against Qatar on June 18, 2026. In the 52nd minute, Kone fell after a tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was shown a red card for the incident. Kone required a stretcher to leave the pitch as the game was temporarily halted. Nathan Saliba, who replaced Kone, later scored for Canada, holding up Kone's jersey in tribute. Kone's injury could potentially end his participation in the tournament.
- •Kone suffered an injury in the 52nd minute while Canada led 3-0.
- •Assim Madibo received a red card for a tackle on Kone.
- •Kone left the field on a stretcher amid lengthy medical attention.
- •Nathan Saliba scored shortly after Kone's exit, honoring him with a gesture.
- •Kone's injury likely ends his 2026 World Cup campaign.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Canada's Ismael Kone suffers gruesome injury, leaving players distraught
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Ismael Kone injury update: Latest news on Les Rouge midfielder after leaving game with gruesome leg fracture
"Canada was enjoying a dream World Cup performance against Qatar before Ismael Kone suffered a graphic leg injury.
"While Canada was enjoying a strong performance against Qatar, Kone needed a stretcher to leave the pitch.
"Kone was carried off the field on a stretcher during the game in Vancouver
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:48 AMCanada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar
Kone was carried off the field on a stretcher during the game in Vancouver
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:39 AMCanada's Ismael Kone suffers gruesome injury, leaving players distraught
Canada was enjoying a dream World Cup performance against Qatar before Ismael Kone suffered a graphic leg injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:48 PMIsmael Kone injury update: Latest news on Les Rouge midfielder after leaving game with gruesome leg fracture
While Canada was enjoying a strong performance against Qatar, Kone needed a stretcher to leave the pitch.
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