‘We could all hear it,’ Canada World Cup coach says of ‘gruesome’ injury (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a severe leg injury during a World Cup match against Qatar, leading to a red card for the opposing player and boosting team motivation.

• Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a tibia and fibula fracture during a World Cup match against Qatar on June 18, 2026.
• Qatar's Assim Madibo was given a red card after the incident and apologized to Koné in the Canadian locker room.
• Canada won the match and is leading Group B, with Koné's injury providing additional motivation for the team.