FIFA has suspended Qatar's Assim Madibo for five matches after a dangerous tackle that broke the leg of Canada's Ismael Kone during a World Cup match. Kone underwent surgery for tibia and fibula fractures.
Kanada'nın 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'nda Katar'ı 6-0 yendiği maçta sakatlanan orta saha oyuncusu Ismael Kone'nin sol bacağında kırık tespit edildi. Kone, Dünya Kupası'nın geri kalanında forma giyemeyecek ve 4-5 ay sahalardan uzak kalacak.
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone had successful surgery for severe fractures in his lower left leg sustained during a match against Qatar. He will miss the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The injury occurred in the 51st minute, leading to a red card for Qatar's Assim Madibo, who later apologized.
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone surgery for a broken leg sustained during a 6-0 win over Qatar. The 24-year-old expressed gratitude to teammates and fans via Instagram, vowing to return soon.
The World Cup group stage features four matches on Friday: USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, and Turkiye vs Paraguay. Canada celebrates a historic win but faces an injury concern for Ismael Kone, while Mexico becomes the first team to qualify for the knockout stage.
Il centrocampista canadese Ismael Kone del Sassuolo ha subito un grave infortunio durante la partita dei Mondiali contro il Qatar. Uscito in barella al 52' dopo uno scontro con Madibo, che è stato espulso. I compagni di squadra visibilmente scossi.
Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup victory, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. The celebration was marred by a severe leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, sustained during the second half. Despite the setback, the team rallied to secure the emphatic win, with coach Jesse Marsch praising their character.
Kanada, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası B Grubu'nda Katar'ı 6-0 mağlup ederek liderliğe yükseldi. Maçta Katar'dan iki oyuncu kırmızı kart gördü ve Kanadalı Ismael Kone'nin ayağı kırıldı.
Il centrocampista canadese Ismael Kone del Sassuolo ha subito un grave infortunio durante la partita dei Mondiali contro il Qatar. È uscito in barella al 52' dopo uno scontro con Madibo, che è stato espulso. I compagni di squadra visibilmente scossi.
