Qatar's Madibo given five-match ban for tackle that injured Canada's Kone

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar's Assim Madibo fouls Canada's Ismael Kone before he s shown a red card REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Canada's Richie Laryea shouts at Qatar's Assim Madibo after his challenge that injured Canada's Ismael Kone REUTERS/Lee Smith
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar's Assim Madibo walks off the pitch after being shown a red card for a foul on Canada's Ismael Kone which resulted in a serious injury REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

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SEATTLE, June 24 : Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban after receiving a red card for a tackle which seriously injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA said on Wednesday.

Qatar suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat by Canada in their second Group B game, during which Kone sustained a broken leg following a clumsy second-half tackle from Madibo.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposed a five-match suspension for serious foul play, a decision which is subject to appeal to the FIFA Appeal Committee.

Kone has undergone surgery and Madibo and Qatar's sports minister visited him in hospital to check on his health, the Qatar Football Association said.

Qatar play their final group match against Bosnia and Herzegovina later on Wednesday and co-hosts Canada take on Switzerland.

Source: Reuters

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