Ismael Koné undergoes surgery following injury during Canada’s World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Ismael Koné had surgery on June 18, 2026, after suffering a broken leg in Canada’s 6-0 World Cup victory against Qatar. The injury occurred during the match due to a reckless tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who received a red card after a VAR review. Coach Jesse Marsch expressed concern for Koné, stating the team was shaken by the incident. Following the injury, Nathan Saliba scored and dedicated his goal to Koné by holding up the injured player’s shirt. Moïse Bombito visited Koné in the hospital and shared an image on Instagram to demonstrate team solidarity.
- •Koné injured during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver.
- •Surgery performed immediately after the injury on June 18.
- •Assim Madibo received a straight red card after attacking Koné.
- •Nathan Saliba dedicated his goal to Koné by displaying his jersey.
- •Moïse Bombito visited Koné in the hospital after the match.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Canada's Ismaël Koné has surgery for 2 broken bones in leg from World Cup match against Qatar
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Picture: Canada defender visits Koné in hospital as Sassuolo star has surgery
"Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné had surgery after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg at the World Cup. The 24-year-old Koné, coming off his first season with Italian club Sassuolo, was hurt during a tackle from behind by Assim Madibo during the 51st minute of Thursday’s 6-0 win over Qatar. The Canada Soccer Association said Friday that Koné had surgery on Thursday night.
"Ismael Koné underwent surgery after suffering a broken leg in Canada’s 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar last night and was immediately visited at the hospital by his compatriot Moïse Bombito.Canada��...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:08 PMCanada's Ismaël Koné has surgery for 2 broken bones in leg from World Cup match against Qatar
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné had surgery after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg at the World Cup. The 24-year-old Koné, coming off his first season with Italian club Sassuolo, was hurt during a tackle from behind by Assim Madibo during the 51st minute of Thursday’s 6-0 win over Qatar. The Canada Soccer Association said Friday that Koné had surgery on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:35 AMPicture: Canada defender visits Koné in hospital as Sassuolo star has surgery
Ismael Koné underwent surgery after suffering a broken leg in Canada’s 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar last night and was immediately visited at the hospital by his compatriot Moïse Bombito.Canada��...
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