World Cup 2026: Qatar's Assim Madibo given five-match ban for foul on Canada's Ismael Kone

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo, 29, has been handed a five-match ban by FIFA's disciplinary committee for a serious foul on Canada's Ismael Kone during the 2026 World Cup. The challenge, which occurred during Qatar's 6-0 defeat last Thursday, resulted in Kone suffering a broken leg. Madibo was sent off during the match and subsequently visited Kone in hospital.