Canada star Kone to miss rest of World Cup after surgery: team (opens in new tab)

Kone was stretchered off in the second half of Canada's 6-0 Group B thrashing of the Qataris in Vancouver on Thursday after a clumsy challenge from Assim Madibo, who was sent off for the tackle. "Last night, Ismael Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a lower limb fracture," a post on the Canada team's account on X said. "He is expected to make a full recovery but will miss the remainder of FIFA World Cup 2026. You will come back stronger, Isma!" Canada are on the brink of reaching the...