Canada has confirmed that midfielder Ismael Kone will not play again at the World Cup after undergoing successful surgery to repair the left leg he broke during their 6-0 victory over Qatar. The injury occurred in the second half of the match in Vancouver when Kone fractured his tibia and fibula following a challenge from Assim Madibo.
Match Incident
Referee Cristian Garay initially showed a yellow card for the challenge but later changed his decision and sent off the Qatar player. Kone was stretchered off the field and immediately taken to hospital.
Surgery and Recovery
Canada Soccer released a statement on Friday confirming the surgery. "Last night, Ismael Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a lower limb fracture. He is expected to make a full recovery but will miss the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026," the statement read.
The injury marred what was Canada's first win at the World Cup, with the team putting on a dominant performance against Qatar.
Further Updates
More details on this breaking story will be provided as they become available. Fans are encouraged to follow official channels for the latest updates on Kone's condition and Canada's progress in the tournament.
