[Monarch Butterfly]

Qatar’s Madibo given five-match ban for Kone tackle​

From https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/fifa-world-cup/article/qatars-madibo-given-five-match-ban-for-kone-tackle/

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been suspended for five matches for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada’s Ismael Kone last week at the FIFA World Cup.

Canada would go on to win the match 6-0 with Madibo sent off for the offence in the 54th minute.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee says the ban is for “serious foul play.” Madibo can appeal the suspension through the FIFA Appeal Committee.

In the days since Kone underwent surgery for the injury, he was visited in the hospital by Madibo.

“This visit reflects the spirit of sportsmanship ‌and ⁠the strong relationships on and off the field," the Qatar Football Federation said in a statement. “We wish the player a speedy recovery and a quick return to the pitch."

A native of Khartoum, the 29-year-old Madibo has been capped 53 times by Qatar.

Qatar finishes their group stage campaign later on Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team can still qualify for the knockout round with a victory.

 

[txlseries4]

Enormous crowd at the fan festival today for the Canada vs Switzerland match. By 5pm just shy of 16,000 had been admitted.

 

[Johnny Au]

Regarding June 24, 2026:

The bad news:

Canada lost to Switzerland 2-1 and ended up being the Group B runners-up and losing home advantage as Group B winners get Vancouver games for R32 and R16.

Canada loses home advantage at World Cup as blown chances loom large

As far as missed opportunities go, this one was a doozy that leaves the Canadian men's team kicking itself and thinking about might have been.

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The good news:

Canada's opponent will be South Africa after South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0.

Canada to face South Africa in World Cup knockout match

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If anything, it is a huge blessing in disguise as South Africa is projected to be by far the weakest team to make R32.

 

[Mihairokov]

If anything, it is a huge blessing in disguise as South Africa is projected to be by far the weakest team to make R32.

We can't look past them as the Koreans did but yes, we should be favoured to advance against them. Just need to show up and do our thing.

 

[PL1]

We can't look past them as the Koreans did but yes, we should be favoured to advance against them. Just need to show up and do our thing.

Canada also needs to play from the whistle. They were flat yesterday off both kickoffs

 

[SubHuman]

Surprisingly large crowd yesterday in the field outside of Convocation Hall watching on a big screen.

History on the pitch: U of T soccer watch party draws hundreds

Hundreds of soccer fans clad in red and white – blankets, chairs, snacks and friends in tow – descended on the University of Toronto to cheer on Canada as it played Bosnia and Herzegovina on global soccer's biggest stage. Friday’s tense group-stage match, broadcast on a giant, 34-foot outdoor...

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[reinventingthewheel]

I think we all agree the 2026 logo is bland and uninspiring. I’ve come across several graphic designer’s renditions and I think this one is my favourites, though there are several minor tweaks I’d make. This artist made host specific logos and one main logo blending all themes.

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