# Canada's Hero Injured in World Cup Thriller

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-06-19T07:39:39+00:00
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Canada’s historic first World Cup win turned heartbreakingly dramatic when star midfielder Ismaël Koné, just 24, suffered a devastating injury after a reckless tackle from behind — so brutal the coach said you could hear bones snap. The tackler, Assim Madibo, was sent off, and Koné was stretchered off for emergency surgery. His absence leaves a gaping hole, as he’s the team’s “X factor,” and teammates were visibly shaken — even the tackler later apologized. Despite being up big, Canada played with nine men, but in a stunning twist, Koné’s replacement scored the sixth goal and honored him by holding up his jersey. The exact nature of the injury remains undisclosed, but the incident has sparked outrage over the unnecessary, brutal tackle that seemed designed to harm, not compete. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c550945f4398fb0f

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