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Ismaël Koné suffers broken leg during Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Ismaël Koné suffers broken leg during Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match
Summary

In a World Cup match on June 18, 2026, Canada's Ismaël Koné sustained a broken leg after a collision with Qatar's Assim Madibo. The incident occurred during the second half at BC Place in Vancouver, prompting officials to assess the severity and carry Koné off on a stretcher. Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch described it as a significant loss for the team, highlighting Koné's contributions in previous matches. Following the injury, Madibo received a straight red card for dangerous play. Canada went on to secure a 6-0 victory over Qatar, marking their first-ever tournament win. Koné was taken to the hospital, where his family joined him as further assessments were to be made after the match.

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  • •Ismaël Koné injured during Canada vs. Qatar match on June 18.
  • •Koné was taken off the field on a stretcher after the injury.
  • •Assim Madibo was ejected for the dangerous tackle.
  • •Canada won against Qatar 6-0, marking a historic tournament victory.
  • •Next match for Canada is against Switzerland on June 24.
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  • 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Canada's Ismaël Koné Exits World Cup Game on Stretcher with Broken Leg Injury During World Cup
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"Your heart goes out to him and everybody's a little shaken by the whole experience because of the nature of the injury," Canada's head coach said

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