- Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone sustained a broken leg during his team's 6-0 World Cup victory against Qatar in Vancouver.
- The injury occurred in the 50th minute following a challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was subsequently shown a red card after a VAR review.
- Kone was stretchered off the pitch, giving a thumbs up to spectators, while his teammates reacted with visible distress.
- Canada's coach Jesse Marsch and teammate Moise Bombito expressed their support for Kone, highlighting his importance to the team and his promising future.
- Kone, who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo, was making his World Cup debut.
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