Canada wins first men's World Cup, but Ismaël Koné suffers injury
Canada celebrated its first men’s World Cup win, defeating Qatar 6-0 on Thursday, but emotions ran high after midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg from a challenge. Teammates expressed their concern for Koné, with striker Jonathan David saying, 'He means everything to this team.' The team's solidarity aims to honor Koné as they continue their World Cup journey.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 03:01 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 03:10 UTC
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