Yahoo Sports reports: Canada’s first win at a World Cup came at a cost, and 22-year-old Nathan Saliba now might be the player asked to steady the midfield after his breakout performance in the 6-0 victory over Qatar. Canada’s win was clouded by the gruesome injury to Ismaël Koné, who broke the tibia and fibula in his left leg after a challenge from Qatar’s Assim Madibo. Saliba replaced Koné and, less than 10 minutes later, he scored.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 23, 2026 3:39 AM
Nathan Saliba is a contender to replace injured Koné for Canada's World Cup game against Switzerland
Canada’s first win at a World Cup came at a cost, and 22-year-old Nathan Saliba now might be the player asked to steady the midfield after his breakout performance in the 6-0 victory over Qatar. Canada’s win was clouded by the gruesome injury to Ismaël Koné, who broke the tibia and fibula in his left leg after a challenge from Qatar’s Assim Madibo. Saliba replaced Koné and, less than 10 minutes later, he scored.
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