Canada’s Ismael Kone rolls on the pitch after suffering a lower body injury during the second half of a World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar, in Vancouver, on June 18, 2026. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
Filling an Ismaël Koné-sized hole in Canada’s lineup won’t be easy as the country continues its World Cup quest.
The central midfielder underwent successful surgery Thursday night after the tibia and fibula in his left leg were broken during a group-stage matchup against Qatar.
