Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Mexico become first nation into last 32 as Kone injury overshadows Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Co-hosts Mexico secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara, while Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 but were left anxious over a serious-looking injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
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Messi's hat-trick crushes Algeria, Zinedine Zidane heads to dressing room to support his son
Algeria suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-0 to Argentina in Kansas City with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Zinedine Zidane, watching from the stands, reportedly went down to the dressing room to encourage his son Luca and rally the Algerian squad.
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Marsch walks away from Lopetegui after Canada's historic 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jesse Marsch refused to discuss Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui after a full-time altercation at the World Cup, as Canada secured their first-ever Finals victory with a 6-0 win — a result overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Kone.
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Nine Man United players risk missing Premier League opener due to World Cup commitments
As many as nine Manchester United players are competing at the 2026 World Cup and could still be recovering when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, leaving new permanent manager Michael Carrick short of key names for the opening fixture.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup opener
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off and taken to hospital after fracturing his tibia and fibula in a horror challenge during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar. Opponent Assim Madibo, who was sent off, later visited the dressing room to apologise.
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Toney bags second behind-closed-doors hat-trick as England rout Sporting KC 5-1
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as England defeated Sporting KC 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday, with Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins also on the scoresheet. Trevoh Chalobah also joined the squad after Tino Livramento was ruled out through injury.
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Kone breaks leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup rout of Qatar as Madibo sees red
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken left leg after a foul by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 50th minute in Vancouver, casting a shadow over Canada's emphatic 6-0 victory. Madibo was initially booked before a VAR review upgraded the decision to a red card.
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Kone suffers broken leg as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in ugly World Cup clash
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group B opener in Vancouver, but the match was overshadowed by a serious lower-leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone that triggered a furious confrontation between players and coaching staff from both sides.
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Marsch pays tribute to Kone after Canada midfielder suffers suspected broken leg against Qatar
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has spoken emotionally about Ismael Kone after the midfielder appeared to break his leg during Canada's win over Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, with Marsch describing the injury as a huge loss for the squad.
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Canada's Koné stretchered off with leg injury in 6-0 World Cup rout of Qatar
Ismaël Koné was carried off on a stretcher in the 50th minute of Canada's 6-0 Group B victory over Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a late challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo left him with an apparent lower leg injury.
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Kone stretchered off with serious leg injury as Qatar finish with nine men against Canada
Ismael Kone was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in Canada's Group B World Cup match against Qatar in Vancouver. Qatar's Assim Madibo was sent off for the challenge following a VAR review, leaving the visitors with nine men.
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Ismael Kone stretchered off with suspected broken leg as Qatar's Madibo sees red
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg during his country's World Cup clash with Qatar. The player who made the challenge, Assim Madibo, was sent off as Kone was given oxygen on the sideline.
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Messi in Tears After Hat-trick as Father Hospitalized
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, but left the pitch in tears. His family confirmed that his father Jorge, 68, is under close medical supervision in Argentina and unable to travel to the United States.
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Topuria, Pereira and Gaethje all face six-month layoffs after UFC White House carnage
The California State Athletic Commission has handed 180-day suspensions to Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira following UFC White House, a card that produced seven knockouts across seven fights.
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Grace Freeman set to end 450-day injury absence as Western Force face Queensland Reds
Western Force fly-half Grace Freeman has been named in the reserves for Saturday's Super Rugby Women's clash against the Queensland Reds in Wanneroo, more than 450 days after fracturing her foot against the Fijian Drua in 2024.
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Wahi cleared to enter Canada for World Cup after visa drama linked to corruption probe
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to enter Canada for Saturday's World Cup Group E clash against Germany, hours after his federation initially said he would be unable to travel due to visa complications tied to a French sports corruption investigation.
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Stones struggles in England's 4-2 win over Croatia as Guehi waits in the wings
John Stones started but laboured against Croatia in England's 4-2 World Cup opener in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel citing the heat and intensity as factors. Manchester City's Marc Guehi, used only as a late substitute, is now pushing for a start against Ghana.
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Martinez holds crisis talks with Portugal squad after DR Congo stalemate at World Cup
Roberto Martinez called his Portugal players together for a post-mortem meeting after they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston, with the squad watching back footage of the game and senior figures including Cristiano Ronaldo questioned on what must change.
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Ford backs England's leadership depth to cover Itoje absence on summer tour
George Ford says England's leadership is a collective effort and will not collapse without Maro Itoje, who could be rested until next season after a gruelling year with the British and Irish Lions. Ford also praised debutant Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Friday's non-cap match against France XV.
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Neymar misses Brazil's World Cup clash with Haiti as calf injury forces second absence
Neymar will not travel with Brazil to Philadelphia for their World Cup group stage match against Haiti, the CBF confirmed Thursday. The 34-year-old Santos forward, who also missed the opening draw with Morocco, could return for the final group game against Scotland in Miami.
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