# Canada’s World Cup Heartbreak: Koné Out

URL: https://technosports.co.in/canadas-world-cup-heartbreak-kone-out/  
Published: 2026-06-20  
Updated: 2026-06-20  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Canada’s World Cup dream faces a brutal reality. Midfield maestro Ismaël Koné is sidelined after a horrific leg injury during their 6-0 rout of Qatar. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed the star requires surgery, leaving a massive void in Canada’s tactical engine room. Can Nathan Saliba step up to fill the void, or will this devastating loss derail their historic tournament run?