Ismael Kone salutes fans from wheelchair after leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ismael Kone of Canada attended the World Cup match against Switzerland on June 24 from a wheelchair, saluting his fans despite suffering a leg fracture during a previous match against Qatar. Kone's injury occurred during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar, requiring immediate surgery. He remains a part of the squad and demonstrated his support for his teammates during warm-ups before the match. The extent of his recovery timeline remains uncertain.
- •Ismael Kone suffered a leg fracture during the match against Qatar.
- •He attended Canada's World Cup match against Switzerland in Vancouver.
- •Kone saluted fans from his wheelchair prior to the game.
- •He requires surgery and a recovery period, affecting his future participation.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kone salutes CANMNT fans from wheelchair after horror injury
"Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone insisted on being pitch side with his CANMNT teammates for tonight’s World Cup game against Switzerland, saluting fans from his wheelchair.The player’s tournament w...
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