Qatar FA sends message of support to Canada's Kone

A social media post highlights solidarity beyond the result of the Group B encounter

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - Jun 18, 2026 Canada's Ismael Kone lays on the ground after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Lee Smith

The Qatar Football Association sent a message of support to Canada midfielder Ismael Kone after he was injured during the teams' World Cup match on Thursday.

Qatar suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Canada in their Group B clash, which saw Kone sustain a broken leg following a clumsy second-half tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo. Kone has since undergone surgery.

The Qatar Football Association posted a photo on its social media accounts showing Kone waving to fans as he was carried off on a stretcher, along with a message wishing him a speedy recovery.

Qatar will conclude its Group B campaign at the World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Jun 24.