Ismaël Koné stretchered off during Canada's match against Qatar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off during Canada's World Cup match against Qatar on June 18, 2026, after suffering a potentially serious leg injury. The incident occurred about 10 minutes into the second half when Koné was tackled by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who received a red card for the challenge. Koné was immediately tended to by medical staff and left the field in an air cast, replaced by Nathan Saliba. Qatar had already been reduced to nine players due to an earlier red card issued to Homam Ahmed in the 33rd minute.
- •Ismaël Koné was injured in the second half of the match.
- •Assim Madibo received a red card for the tackle on Koné.
- •Canada is currently facing Qatar in the World Cup.
- •Qatar is down to nine players after two red cards.
- •Koné waved to the crowd as he was taken off the field.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off with potential leg injury
"Qatar's Assim Madibo was given a red card for the tackle, marking the team's second red card of the match.
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