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Canada’s First World Cup Win Overshadowed by Koné Injury as Brazil and Switzerland Advance

Second-day group matches reshuffled standings and raised squad worries after a serious injury to Canada midfielder Ismael Koné and fitness problems for Brazil’s Raphinha.

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Overview

  • Canada routed Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver to record the nation’s first ever World Cup victory but the celebration was marred when midfielder Ismael Koné was stretchered off and taken to hospital after a heavy challenge.
  • Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to move level with Morocco in Group C, but coach Carlo Ancelotti lost Raphinha to a muscular issue and Neymar remained unavailable for selection.
  • Switzerland thrashed Bosnia 4-1 in Inglewood with Manzambi scoring twice and Bosnia finishing with ten men after Muharemovic was sent off, a result that strengthens Swiss chances in Group B.
  • Turkey were eliminated after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in which Galarza scored inside the first two minutes, leaving Vincenzo Montella’s side with no points after two games.
  • The second round left goal difference, disciplinary records and VAR decisions as decisive factors for qualification and put squad fitness and selection under immediate pressure for the next fixtures.