Yahoo Sports reports: FIFA have handed a big ban to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for the tackle that broke Canada star Ismael Kone’s leg at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver last week but the country’s first ever win at a World Cup finals was marred by a serious injury to former Watford midfielder Kone.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 26, 2026 2:53 AM
Qatar player who ended Canada star Ismael Kone’s World Cup with horror challenge given lengthy ban
FIFA have handed a big ban to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for the tackle that broke Canada star Ismael Kone’s leg at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver last week but the country’s first ever win at a World Cup finals was marred by a serious injury to former Watford midfielder Kone.
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