Canadian Ismael Kone suffered a terrible injury in the clash with Qatar, the players left upset

Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a scary-looking leg injury during his team’s World Cup match against Qatar after a reckless challenge from Assimo Madiba early in the second half. The tackle immediately sparked outrage among the Canadian players and coaching staff, with the referee showing a straight red card to Madiba as Kone was left on the turf in visible agony.

The severity of the incident was reflected in the reaction around the stadium. Several Canadian players could be seen with their hands on their heads, while the Qatari players also appeared stunned by the nature of the injuries as medical staff rushed onto the pitch. The horse was eventually stretched, with concerns growing over the extent of the damage in one of the tournament’s saddest moments.

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Issued by:

Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

19 Jun 2026 05:04 IST