Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone has become the first player confirmed out of the 2026 World Cup due to injury. Kone suffered a broken leg during Canada’s 6-0 victory over Qatar on June 19th. The injury occurred during the match and has been officially diagnosed as a fracture, ending his participation in the tournament. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano first reported the news. The Qatari team has reportedly expressed their apologies for the incident that led to Kone’s injury. This marks an unfortunate early setback for the Canadian national team as they progress in the World Cup. The severity of the injury means Kone will require significant recovery time, ruling him out of further competition.