Overview
- Koné suffered a broken left tibia and fibula after a foul during Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar and was taken to Vancouver General Hospital for surgery.
- The 24-year-old returned to the Canadian World Cup camp on Saturday on crutches and with a plaster cast and was met with an emotional reception from teammates and coach Jesse Marsch.
- An official team video posted on X shows players hugging and comforting Koné as they formed a circle around him at the camp.
- From the hospital Koné said he would temporarily serve as an assistant coach and support the squad from the sidelines while he recovers, removing him from play for the rest of the tournament.
- Canada faces Switzerland next Wednesday and a draw in that final group match would clinch first place in Group B and likely secure at least one more home fixture in Vancouver.