Serious footage! The shocking injury of the Canadian star, the other players become his shield in front of the cameras

2026-06-19 08:31:22Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Serious footage! The shocking injury of the Canadian star, the other players

Canada's dominant victory over Qatar in a match that qualifies for the 2026 World Cup group stage was overshadowed by a truly terrifying scene.

Talented Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone has suffered one of the most serious injuries of this tournament, breaking his leg after a brutal tackle.

The shocking incident occurred in the 51st minute of the match. Qatari footballer Assim Madibo intervened in an extremely harsh and late way against Koné. The immediate reaction of the Canadian star, who remained lying down looking in horror at his badly damaged leg, made the severity of the situation clear to everyone.

In a gesture of solidarity and to protect him from the cameras, the bench staff and other Canadian players immediately formed a human circle around Koné. They did not allow this serious injury to be filmed as doctors administered first aid before carrying him off the field on a stretcher.

Serious footage! The shocking injury of the Canadian star, the other players

The referee initially showed the Qatari player a yellow card, but after being notified to review the footage on the VAR monitor, the penalty was rightly changed to a straight red card in the 54th minute. This was not the first red card for the Qataris, as in the first half (in the 33rd minute), Homam Ahmed was also sent off after a foul as the last player, causing Qatar to end the match with only 9 players.

Despite the emotional shock for their teammate, the Canadian team showed strength of character as they extended their lead and completely dominated the game with a comprehensive victory that moves them closer to the knockout stage. However, this victory has a bittersweet taste, as the coach and the Canadian fans will have to continue their World Cup dream without one of their main stars.

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