Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban because of a challenge he made on Canada’s Ismael Kone during the 2026 World Cup.
The tackle caused the Canadian player to break both the tibia and fibula bones in his left leg during Qatar’s 6-0 loss last Thursday.
Madibo was shown a red card during the match. Now, FIFA’s disciplinary committee has decided to ban him for five matches due to serious foul play, although he can appeal this decision.
Kone, who plays for Italian side Sassuolo, had surgery right after the game in Vancouver.
Madibo has since visited the 24-year-old in the hospital.
