Oh, the tragedy at the World Cup, so terrifying. The Canadian star suffered a horrific injury in the World Cup match against Qatar, making the coach scream in terror: ‘His leg is just dangling.’

Canada star suffers sickening injury in World Cup game vs Qatar as horrified coach screams: ‘His leg is hanging off’

Canada’s first-ever win at a World Cup came at a brutal cost on Thursday when Ismael Kone suffered a horrific injury during the 6-0 victory.

BC Place descended into distressing scenes when star midfielder Ismael Kone was forced off the field with a gruesome injury in a devastating blow to Jesse Marsch’s side.

The Canadian star was stretchered off 55 minutes into the Group B clash against Qatar in Vancouver after he appeared to break his leg.

Kone immediately went to the ground clutching his left leg in agony following a dangerous challenge from behind by Assim Madibo in the 51st minute.

Following the game, Marsch told reporters that he ‘could hear the bone snap,’ when asked about Kone’s injury in his press conference – moments after coming to blows with Qatar manager Julen Lopetegui at the final whistle.

‘Your heart goes out to him. Everybody’s shaken for him,’ he said before adding that he would be going straight to the hospital to be with his player.

Canada star Ismael Kone suffered a horror injury during the Group B clash against Qatar

Canada star Ismael Kone suffered a horror injury during the Group B clash against Qatar

His concerned teammates quickly surrounded him as medical staff rushed onto the field

His concerned teammates quickly surrounded him as medical staff rushed onto the field

The midfielder was wheeled off the field on a stretcher, wearing an oxygen mask

The midfielder was wheeled off the field on a stretcher, wearing an oxygen mask

Canada’s coaches and players were left incensed by the tackle, leading to a fight breaking out on the benches, while Kone remained on the ground in pain.

Defender Richie Laryea had to be held back by a Qatari player as he screamed at Madibo in fury.

Meanwhile, Kone’s stunned and concerned teammates quickly surrounded him as medical staff rushed onto the field with the stretcher not far behind.

Kone’s close friend Jonathan David in particular looked to be in distress as he watched on in shock.

An emotional Luc de Fougerolles had to be consoled by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau as the 20-year-old defender burst into tears on the field.

After trainers put an air cast on his left leg, Kone was wheeled off the field on a stretcher, wearing an oxygen mask.

The 24-year-old put on a brave front, however, as he waved to the Vancouver crowd, who chanted his name.

The injury sparked immediate fears and fury from the Canadian bench as head coach Jesse Marsch was captured looking incredulous when Madibo was initially assessed only a yellow for his reckless challenge.

Assim Madibo was devastated for his role in the injury as he stood with his hands on his head

Assim Madibo was devastated for his role in the injury as he stood with his hands on his head

The 24-year-old put on a brave front as he waved to the crowd, who chanted his name

The 24-year-old put on a brave front as he waved to the crowd, who chanted his name

Nathan Saliba dedicated his goal to Kone after socring Canda's fourth minutes after the injury

Nathan Saliba dedicated his goal to Kone after socring Canda’s fourth minutes after the injury

An emotional Luc de Fougerolles had to be consoled by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau

An emotional Luc de Fougerolles had to be consoled by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau

Meanwhile, one of Marsch’s assistants was caught arguing with the fourth official as he shouted: ‘His leg is hanging off.’

Madibo’s yellow was later upgraded to a red following a VAR check. The Qatari was captured looking devastated for his part in Kone’s injury as he stood with his hands on his head surveying the scene in clear upset.

The distraught 29-year-old left the field in the 53rd minute and was seen heading down the tunnel in tears.

The sending off left Qatar down to nine men after Homam Ahmed’s red card in the first half.

Canada was already 3-0 up at the time thanks to an opening strike from Cyle Larin and a brace from David in the first half.

The Canadians extend their lead just minutes later thanks to Nathan Saliba, who was substituted on in Kone’s place.

Saliba scored Canada’s fourth from a free kick in the 64th minute just minutes after the game restarted.

In emotional scenes, the Anderlecht midfielder dedicated his goal to Kone. He ran to the bench where he was handed a ‘KONE 8’ jersey. He then returned to the field and held it up to the crowd, as fans cheered.

Kone salutes the crowd as they chant his name while he is being wheeled off the field

Kone salutes the crowd as they chant his name while he is being wheeled off the field

Qatar's Mohamed Manai has head in hands while Kone lays on the ground in pain

Qatar’s Mohamed Manai has head in hands while Kone lays on the ground in pain

Tensions also ran high after the final whistle with another verbal spat breaking out between players and staff of both sides.

Marsch could be seen arguing with Qatar manager Julen Lopetegui, who appeared to say something to the Canada boss during their postgame handshake.

While it is unclear what Lopetegui said, it sparked a furious response from Marsch, who stormed away, wildly gesticulating.

Marsch and his players then gathered in a circle in the middle of the field, bowing their heads and honoring Kone.

Jacob Shaffelburg helped add a fifth, while David rounded off his hattrick with Canada’s sixth, sealing the historic 6-0 victory.

Larin scored his second goal of the tournament on a rebound in the 16th minute to open the scoring. Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada punched away David’s volley but it fell to Larin, who pointed to his ears in celebration as the red-clad crowd roared.

David doubled the lead with a right-footed volley in the 29th, for his first goal in the run of play in more than a year.

Ahmed was sent off with a red card in the 33rd. The official initially pointed to the penalty spot, but after video review Canada was given a free kick just outside the box and the initial yellow card handed to Ahmed was changed to red.

Canada made it 3-0 in first-half stoppage time when David scored in a scramble in front of the net off a shot that caromed off the crossbar. Qatari players stood with their hands on their hips in frustration while Canada celebrated.

Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch protests to the fourth official after the foul on Kone

Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch protests to the fourth official after the foul on Kone

Marsch, an American, wildly celebrated Canada's historic 6-0 victory at fulltime

Marsch, an American, wildly celebrated Canada’s historic 6-0 victory at fulltime

Following the game, Marsch and his players gather in a circle in the middle of the field

Following the game, Marsch and his players gather in a circle in the middle of the field

Saliba scored on a free kick in the 64th to make it 4-0. Mohamed Manai deflected a shot from Shaffelburg past his goalkeeper for an own goal in the 75th.

David completed the hat trick in stoppage time, joining Argentina’s Lionel Messi as the only players with three goals in a match in this World Cup.

However, with the dizzying highs of the triumph came the most crushing of emotional lows.

The injury will come as a major blow to Canada with Kone emerging as one of the standout players of Marsch’s side.

The playmaker was arguably Canada’s best player in their World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina and would have been one of the team’s key men throughout their first World Cup campaign on home soil. Now it appears his tournament is over.

Canada will now turn their attention to their meeting with Switzerland back in Vancouver in six days’ time.

It will be a pivotal clash in Group B, deciding who tops the group with both Canada and Switzerland currently on four points each.

A draw would be enough for Canada to top the group and stay on home soil for a first World Cup knockout clash.

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