The Canadian national team crushed Qatar with a score of 6:0 and secured their first victory at the home World Cup. However, this match was overshadowed for the hosts by the loss of their central midfielder.
In the 52nd minute, Qatari player Assim Madibo, while contesting the ball with Ismaël Koné, struck the opponent’s leg from behind instead of the ball. The Canadian player fell to the field and was unable to get up on his own due to a bone fracture. Madibo received a red card for the incident, which was the second for Qatar in this game, and Koné was carried off the field on a stretcher.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ismaël suffered fractures of the fibula and tibia. The Sassuolo player may miss 4-5 months.
It is worth noting that the score at the time of Koné’s injury was 3-0 in favor of the “Maple Leafs.” The team dedicated their fourth goal, scored by William Saliba, to Koné by displaying his jersey with the number “8.”
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