Ismael Koné receives warm welcome in Vancouver after leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ismael Koné returned to Vancouver's stadium on June 24, just six days after suffering a broken leg during a match against Qatar. The Canadian midfielder had already undergone surgery and was pushed into the arena in a wheelchair, where he received a loud ovation from supporters. The injury has ruled him out of the World Cup, highlighting the challenges faced by the Canadian team. As they prepare for their final group match against Switzerland, Koné's presence provided a morale boost for the team and fans alike.
- •Ismael Koné broke his leg in a match against Qatar.
- •He underwent surgery and was wheeled into the stadium.
- •Fans applauded his appearance before the Switzerland match.
- •Koné is ruled out of the World Cup due to his injury.
- •Canada faces Switzerland in their final group match.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ismael Kone speaks to Canada teammates for the first time after World Cup ending injury
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Canada's Koné cheered in stadium after arriving by wheelchair
"Canada's injured midfielder Ismael Koné received a loud welcome from fans as he returned to Vancouver's stadium on Wednesday, six days after breaking his leg there and being ruled out of the World Cup. The 24-year-old was hurt in the 6-0 win against Qatar and has already undergone surgery.
"Canada star Ismael Kone has sent an emotional message to his teammates after suffering a serious leg injury at the FIFA World Cup 2026. An otherwise brilliant 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver was marred somewhat for Canada last week when Kone was seriously injured.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 3:45 AMIsmael Kone speaks to Canada teammates for the first time after World Cup ending injury
Canada star Ismael Kone has sent an emotional message to his teammates after suffering a serious leg injury at the FIFA World Cup 2026. An otherwise brilliant 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver was marred somewhat for Canada last week when Kone was seriously injured.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:26 PMCanada's Koné cheered in stadium after arriving by wheelchair
Canada's injured midfielder Ismael Koné received a loud welcome from fans as he returned to Vancouver's stadium on Wednesday, six days after breaking his leg there and being ruled out of the World Cup. The 24-year-old was hurt in the 6-0 win against Qatar and has already undergone surgery.
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