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Canada's Koné undergoes surgery after suffering broken leg (opens original article in a new tab)

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Canada's Ismaël Koné had surgery for a broken leg sustained during a World Cup match against Qatar, with the injury affecting the team's prospects in the tournament.

  • Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné underwent surgery for fractures to his left tibia and fibula during a World Cup match against Qatar
  • Qatar's Assim Madibo received a red card for the challenge that caused Koné's injury and later apologized to him
  • Koné is expected to miss the remainder of the tournament, impacting Canada's midfield as they advance to the knockout stage

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