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Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match FIFA World Cup ban after tackle broke Canada star's leg

FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for a tackle that broke Ismaël Koné's leg. The incident occurred during a group stage match where Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. Koné underwent surgery for a broken tibia and fibula and will miss the remainder of the tournament.

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FIFA officially handed Madibo a five-match ban for serious foul play on Wednesday.

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  1. Qatar's Assim Madibo Receives Five-Match FIFA Ban for Tackle on Ismaël Koné

    FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for a tackle that broke Ismaël Koné's leg. The incident occurred during a group stage match where Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. Koné underwent surgery for a broken tibia and fibula and will miss the remainder of the tournament.

    What's confirmed:

    • Assim Madibo received a five-match FIFA ban for a tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné.
    • Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver on June 18, 2026.
    • Ismaël Koné suffered broken tibia and fibula bones in his left leg.
    • Koné underwent surgery and will miss the rest of the World Cup.
    • Madibo received a straight red card during the match.
    • The FIFA disciplinary committee cited serious foul play for the suspension.
    • The ban is subject to appeal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A former referee claims FIFA based the decision on emotion rather than on-pitch actions.
    • The ban was a reaction to the result of the foul rather than the foul itself.
    • Qatar's sports minister visited the injured Koné.
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