Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné has undergone successful surgery for a lower limb fracture suffered during Thursday's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar in Vancouver.
Canada Soccer released a statement on Friday, June 19, one day after Koné sustained the injury in the 28th minute of the match. The statement confirmed the surgery was successful and that Koné will begin rehabilitation immediately.
Koné, 24, plays for Marseille in Ligue 1 and has been a key player for Canada during their World Cup qualifying campaign. The injury occurred after a collision with a Qatari player, and he was stretchered off the field.
No specific recovery timeline was provided by Canada Soccer, but lower limb fractures typically require several months of recovery. Koné is expected to miss the remainder of the World Cup and likely the start of the 2026-27 club season.
