Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJesse Marsch and his Canada side recorded a 6-0 win over Qatar in their second Group B match at this summer's World Cup - the country's first-ever victory at the Finals.However, the feat was marred by a horrific injury to Canada's Ismael Kone during the second half of the match.Sassuolo midfielder Kone was tackled unlawfully by Qatar player Assim Madibo, resulting in a serious leg injury for the Canada man.Jesse Marsch accuses Qatar staff of 'strange behaviour'Players formed a protective huddle around Kone whilst he underwent treatment for his injury, which is a suspected leg break.Madibo was initially shown a yellow card which after VAR review was upgraded to a red and ordered from the field. You may like Canada star Ismael Kone suffers horror injury in World Cup match as Qatar reduced to nine men Canada boss Jesse Marsch slammed by Clint Dempsey after provocative USMNT comments Huge blow for Jesse Marsch as he loses star player on eve of Canada's opening game It left Qatar with nine men after an earlier sending off had cost Homam Elamin his place in the game.Following Madibo's tackle and ensuing medical intervention on the field, members of Canada and Qatar backroom staff had to be separated as tempers flared.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.Then, at full-time, Marsch and Lopetegui became involved in an altercation that saw Lopetegui deep in conversation with the former Leeds manager.Marsch, evidently unhappy with what the Qatar boss had to say, thrust his arms into the air and walked away from Lopetegui, before refusing to discuss his opposite number in the post-match press conference."I'm not wasting a single second talking about that," Marsch told reporters, adding it was 'strange behaviour' from the Qatar bench to argue Madibo should not have been expelled from the field.The player apologised to Ismael," Marsch added. "He came into the dressing room. The team let him know that happened.The Canada boss and Kone's teammates have since paid a visit to the 24-year-old in a nearby Vancouver hospital before he undergoes surgery.Canada are expected to qualify for the Round of 32 courtesy of the four points gained from their opening two Group B matches. Their final group stage match is versus Switzerland next Wednesday, June 24.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.
