• •Ismaël Koné was removed from the field on a stretcher during the second half of Thursday's match in Vancouver, according to ESPN.
• •The injury occurred after a hard tackle late in the game at BC Place.
• •Medical staff have not released a formal diagnosis, and the severity of the injury remains uncertain.

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was carried off the field on a stretcher during the second half of Thursday’s match against Qatar at BC Place. The incident occurred after a hard challenge late in the game, forcing an immediate substitution for the host nation. Neither team staff nor officials have provided an update on his condition or the nature of the injury so far. Whether Koné will be available for upcoming matches remains unclear as the team monitors his recovery.