Canadian midfielder Ismai Kone was taken away on a stretcher with serious injuries


The Canadian men's national team has suffered a major injury in the group stage with Qatar. Playing against a 10-man squad, centre-back Ismai Kone was seriously injured after being tackled by Assim Madibo. The incident, which occurred within the 60th minute, left players from both teams tragically injured, and the sentiments of all present were recorded in the official broadcast commentary. Ismail Kone, who plays for Sassuolo in Italy, was carried off on a stretcher. Canadian World Cup broadcaster TSN reported that Kone's leg was in stable condition and that he had been taken to a local hospital in Vancouver. An official injury has yet to be confirmed by the Canadian Soccer Association.