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Tensions boil over as Canada and Qatar clash after devastating World Cup injury

Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group B match, but the game was marred by a horrific lower leg injury to Canadian star Ismael Kone, which sparked a clash between players and coaches from both sides

Tensions boil over as Canada and Qatar clash after devastating World Cup injury
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Players and coaching staff from both Canada and Qatar clashed after Canadian midfielder I smael Kone suffered a sickening injury . Fifty minutes into their 2026 World Cup Group B clash, which Canada ultimately won 6-0 , Assim Madibo lunged in from behind on Kone, leaving the Canadian star writhing in agony on the turf with what appeared to be a horrific lower leg injury. Madibo was immediately seen clutching his head in his hands as a host of Canadian players swarmed around the distraught Qatari while medical staff rushed to attend to Kone.

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