World Cup co-hosts Canada want to win Group B for Ismaël Koné after he became the latest squad member to suffer a suspected broken leg.
He was having surgery in the aftermath of Thursday's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver, Canada'a first ever men's World Cup win.
Coach Jesse Marsch said "everyone could hear the bone snap" following the incident, which led to Assim Madibo's red card for a reckless tackle.
Tajon Buchanan also fractured his leg during Copa America training in 2024 and Moïse Bombito suffered the same injury in October.
Striker Cyle Larin told One Soccer: "It is hard in the moment because it has happened to a couple of players and when it happened it is hard to just digest. We'll be there for Koné.
Asked if they would now try to wrap up first spot in the group on his behalf, first goalscorer Larin added: "We are going go all the way and we are going to try to do it."
Bombito visited Koné in hospital to show him a quick recovery was possible - even if Koné's World Cup is over.
Bombito hopes to make his first start since his injury against Switzerland on Wednesday, when a victory will make the hosts group winners.
