Canada star Ismael Kone has surgery after horrific leg break ended his World Cup dream (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian soccer player Ismael Kone had surgery for severe leg fractures sustained during a World Cup match against Qatar, ending his tournament participation. A Qatar player received a red card for the tackle.

• Canada midfielder Ismael Kone underwent surgery for severe lower left leg fractures sustained during a World Cup match
• Kone will miss the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
• Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a red card for the tackle that injured Kone