Assim Madibo handed five-game World Cup ban for leg-breaking tackle
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Qatar’s Assim Madibo received a five-match ban from the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a red-card challenge that broke Canada’s Ismaël Koné’s leg; FIFA’s disciplinary panel deemed the foul serious, with the suspension extending into international play beyond the tournament and subject to appeal, and Madibo reportedly apologized to Koné in the Canada locker room after the match.
- Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match FIFA World Cup ban after tackle broke Canada star's leg Fox News
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- Canada 6-0 Qatar (Jun 18, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN
- Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone Al Jazeera
- Qatar's sports minister, Madibo visit Canada's injured Kone Reuters
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