Terrible injury of a footballer overshadowed the match Canada vs Qatar at the 2026 World Cup
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Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury after a collision with Qatari player Assim Madibo. The referee sent off Madibo, and Koné was carried off the field on a stretcher.
The group stage match of the FIFA World Cup between the national teams of Canada and Qatar was marred by a horrific injury to Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné. The incident occurred in the 51st minute of the match after a collision with Qatari player Assim Madibo. UNN reports.
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After the contact, Koné fell to the turf, and it immediately became clear that the injury was extremely serious. The Canadian's left leg bent into an unnatural position, indicating a possible fracture. Players from both teams were shocked by what they saw, with many clutching their heads as they watched the aftermath of the collision.
The referee did not hesitate to send off Madibo, showing him a straight red card. For the Qatar national team, this was already their second sending-off of the match. Medics provided first aid to Koné right on the field, after which the player was carried off on a stretcher.
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Teammates supported the injured player after Canada's fourth goal. Goal scorer William Saliba demonstratively showed the fans the number eight jersey, under which Koné plays, dedicating the goal to his national teammate.
There is currently no information about the player's final diagnosis.