Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCanada 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.The 24-year-old Sassuolo midfielder was injured shortly after half-time with Canada already three goals to the good against a 10-man Qatar outfit.Ismael Kone suffers major injury in Canada World Cup matchJulen Lopetegui's Qatar had already been reduced to 10 during the first half after a last-man challenge saw Homam Elamim sent for an early bath.Madibo followed him, visibly affected by the injury Kone had sustained as a result of his challenge.Canada forward Jonathan David was brought to tears as the Canucks huddled before resuming the game. There was a five-minute delay to proceedings whilst Kone was treated and stabilised on the pitch.He was then wheeled away on a stretcher, using oxygen provided by emergency first responders, and waved to supporters present at BC Place in Vancouver.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The tackle, which initially saw Qatar player Madibo shown a yellow card, was deemed worth of an expulsion after review by the VAR team.What had been a jubilant atmosphere in Vancouver, as Canada were en route to a first ever World Cup Finals victory, became a great deal more hushed due to the severity of Kone's injury.It is expected the former Watford and Rennes man will miss the remainder of Canada's tournament.TOPICSCanadaQatarWorld CupJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
