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Canada star Ismael Kone suffers horrifying leg injury in World Cup vs. Qatar

Canada secured its first men's World Cup victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar. The match was marred when Ismaël Koné suffered a serious left leg injury following a hard tackle. Koné was stretchered off the field and will now undergo surgery.

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Medical updates confirm Koné suffered a broken leg and requires surgery.

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  1. Ismaël Koné to undergo surgery after broken leg in Canada's first World Cup win

    Canada secured its first men's World Cup victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar. The match was marred when Ismaël Koné suffered a serious left leg injury following a hard tackle. Koné was stretchered off the field and will now undergo surgery.

    What's confirmed:

    • Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 to earn its first ever men's World Cup win.
    • Jonathan David scored a hat trick during the match.
    • Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field after a hard tackle.
    • Koné suffered a serious injury to his left leg.
    • Qatar played with nine men during the rout.
    • Two red cards were issued during the game.
    • Ismaël Koné will undergo surgery for the injury.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Witnesses claimed they could hear the bone snap during the injury.
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