Qatar player who ended Canada star Ismael Kone’s World Cup with horror challenge given lengthy ban

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Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a lengthy ban by FIFA after a dangerous challenge caused a serious injury to Canadian player Ismael Kone during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite Canada's 6-0 victory, the match was overshadowed by the injury incident.

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.