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Joe Donnohue

Canada star Ismael Kone suffers horror injury in World Cup match as Qatar reduced to nine men

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 18: Ismael Kone #8 of Canada takes a drink before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images).

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg injury in their Group B match with Qatar, which saw opponent Assim Madibo shown a straight red card.

Players created a protective ring around the injured Kone on the pitch before he was stretchered from the field and tended to by medical personnel.

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