Ismaël Koné stretchered off during Canada-Qatar match
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
In a group stage clash against Qatar on June 18, Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a serious injury and was stretchered off the field. The incident occurred shortly before the hour mark after a tackle by Assim Madibo. Players from both teams displayed visible concern over Koné's condition. The Canadian Men's National Team was already facing a disadvantage, as Qatar was playing with ten men. Further updates regarding Koné's injury status are anticipated.
- •Ismaël Koné was injured during a match against Qatar.
- •The incident happened just before the hour mark.
- •Qatar was playing with ten men at the time.
- •Players showed immediate concern for Koné's condition.
- •More updates on his injury status are expected.
- 2:56 AMESPN — Canada, Marsch 'shaken' by gruesome Koné injury
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injury
"The Canadian Men's National Team have been hit with a significant injury blow on Thursday during their group stage clash with Qatar.Already playing against 10-men, midfielder Ismaël Koné was seriou...
"Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 2:56 AMCanada, Marsch 'shaken' by gruesome Koné injury
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:26 PMCanada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injury
The Canadian Men's National Team have been hit with a significant injury blow on Thursday during their group stage clash with Qatar.Already playing against 10-men, midfielder Ismaël Koné was seriou...
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