Qatar Defender Madibo Banned Five Games for Tackle on Canada’s Koné

Qatar defender Assim Madibo was at the center of a controversial incident in the World Cup after a hard tackle left Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné with a broken leg. The injury forced Koné to leave the field and required extensive medical attention.

The disciplinary panel handed Madibo a five‑match ban, underscoring the tournament’s strict stance on player safety. The suspension will keep him out of Qatar’s upcoming fixtures.