Breaking
World Cup 2026 — follow every match on Safira SportsLatest transfer news and national team updatesLive scores, standings and FIFA rankingsArab & Muslim-majority teams at the World CupWorld Cup 2026 — follow every match on Safira SportsLatest transfer news and national team updatesLive scores, standings and FIFA rankingsArab & Muslim-majority teams at the World Cup
Tears and depression in Canada after Koné's horrific injury

Tears and depression in Canada after Koné's horrific injury

Canada achieved its first World Cup victory (6-0) against Qatar, but the match was overshadowed by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismail Kone. Coach Jesse Marsh confirmed that they heard the sound of a bone breaking.

safirasports.com • 5d ago

Share

Canada achieved its first World Cup victory with a crushing 6-0 win over Qatar, but that success was overshadowed by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismail Kone. After the game, coach Jesse Marsh and his teammates were still in shock over the incident.

The injury occurred when player Assim Madibo intervened forcefully on Kone's leg, which led to his leg bone breaking. Everyone on the field was shocked, including team coach Jesse Marsh, who expressed his feelings by saying: “We heard the cracking sound, and we know it is serious.”

Image

Kone was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery, while Marsh expressed hope that he would recover quickly. He said: "He is a great player and a representative of our team, and we wish him a speedy recovery."

Despite the big win, there was a general feeling of sadness among the players and fans. Nathan-Dylan Saliba showed his support for Kone after scoring a goal in the match, as he ran to the bench to show Kone's shirt.

Now, Canada faces a major challenge in continuing in the tournament without Kuné, who has been a standout player in previous matches. The team will have to pull together and work hard in order to make Koné proud in the rest of the tournament.


Related Articles

  1. 4 Takeaways From Ghana's Dramatic Win Over Panama At World Cup

Share this article

Share

Related Articles