FIFA imposes heavy penalty on Qatari player for injuring Kone

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FIFA has handed down one of the heaviest penalties in World Cup history.
Qatari player Assim Mahdibo received a five-match suspension for injuring Canadian player Ismael Kone.
Kone will be sidelined for five months due to the injury.
The incident occurred during the Qatar vs. Canada match in the group stage.

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The FIFA disciplinary committee has handed a significant punishment to Qatari player Assim Mandibo for a serious foul that resulted in a grave injury to Canadian player Ismael Kone during a match in the 2026 World Cup. Mandibo has received a five-match suspension following the incident, which occurred in the 51st minute of the game.

Kone is expected to be sidelined for approximately five months due to a broken leg sustained from the tackle. This punishment is noted to be one of the harshest enforced in the history of the World Cup, reflecting FIFA's stringent stance on player safety and conduct during matches. The decision aims to underscore the consequences of dangerous play on the field.

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