CANADA’S FIRST WORLD CUP WIN MARRED BY GRUESOME ISMAËL KONÉ LEG INJURY IN 6-0 ROUT OF QATAR. (PHOTO).
Canada’s first World Cup win marred by gruesome Ismaël Koné leg injury in 6-0 rout of Qatar Canada's first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné during a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar. The 24-year-old suffered a serious left-leg injury in the second half after Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo tackled him from behind. Koné immediately went down in pain as players from both teams rushed to his side and called for medical assistance. Madibo was shown a red card for the challenge, while Koné's teammates formed a protective circle around him as he received treatment on the field. He was later stretchered off and transported to a local hospital, where he was preparing to undergo surgery while surrounded by family members. Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio was among the first players to reach Koné and quickly realized the severity of the injury. "I saw his leg. I saw that something wasn't right," Eustáquio said. Head coach Jesse M...

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