Canada ‘shaken’ by horror Ismael Kone injury as manager Jesse Marsch fights back tears - Ismael Kone was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a nasty challenge against Qatar

Canada secured a dominant 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar, but the win was marred by a severe leg injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Koné's injury, sustained from a late tackle, led to a red card for the Qatar player and drew strong criticism from teammates,

The Canadian midfielder I smael Kone went around the world after the heartbreaking injury he suffered during Canada ’s 6–0 victory over Q atar at the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Vancouver Stadium on home soil.

Kone was fouled by Qatar’s Assim Madibo close to the dugout, with Marsch saying everyone on the bench ‘could hear the bone snap’.

Canada dismantled Qatar as Jonathan David's hat-trick drove a ruthless win in Vancouver. Yet Ismael Kone's injury left Canada sweating over a key midfielder despite moving top of Group B.

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar following a challenge from Assim Madibo. The tackle occurred in the 52nd minute of the Group B match in Vancouver as Madibo caught the back of Kone’s left leg with his foot.