{"id":1455,"date":"2026-06-22T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/?p=1455"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:39:05","slug":"canada-switzerland-kone-injury-impacts-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sports-betting-and-news\/canada-switzerland-kone-injury-impacts-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada vs. Switzerland: How Ismael Kon\u00e9\u2019s injury impacts betting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It was a moment of celebration for Canadian soccer, and one that will go down in the history books. On Thursday, Canada\u2019s 6-0 victory over Qatar not only represented the first victory for Les Rouge at the 2026 World Cup, but the first World Cup victory in Canada\u2019s history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there was plenty of celebrating on the field, it was tempered in the second half. A reckless challenge from Qatar led to a tournament-ending injury for one of Canada\u2019s best players: midfielder Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9. The 24-year-old sustained a broken leg and immediately underwent surgery to repair the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Canada, the timing could hardly be worse. For sports bettors, it raises a few questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for a full match preview<\/a>, including analysis, style differences, key players and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What losing Kon\u00e9 means for Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With just one group stage match left against Switzerland on Wednesday, Canada must find a way to replace one of its most dynamic midfielders. Although Canada currently sits first in the group on goal differential heading into the match against the Swiss, securing top spot in Group B just got a lot harder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kon\u00e9’s value extends far beyond his impact on the scoresheet. The Montreal-native has certainly become one of Canada\u2019s most influential players, with his skilled ball control and ability to transition from defensive coverage to an offensive attack. He is a natural athlete who has shown an impressive chemistry with Canada\u2019s star forward, Jonathan David.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That ability to utilize his speed in transition will be sorely missed against a Swiss team that has no problem controlling the ball and match tempo. Without Kon\u00e9, Canada are missing one of their best midfield defenders and threats to counterattack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  3. Play futures and player props, build SGPs or bet live<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to live bet World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      How does Kon\u00e9\u2019s injury impact betting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The loss of a crucial midfielder often has a more negative impact on a team\u2019s offence. This is especially true in the case of Kon\u00e9, who’s a spark plug for Canada\u2019s offensive engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bettors can expect fewer scoring chances for Canada, and might even want to take a look at betting unders for Goals Scored and the Total Goals for the game in the\u00a0ToonieBet sportsbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here are the current betting odds for Total Goals in the\u00a0Canada-Switzerland<\/a>\u00a0match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Over 2.5 Goals<\/td>+115<\/td><\/tr>
      Under 2.5 Goals<\/td>-135<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      The betting market has already shifted towards fewer goals being scored due to Kon\u00e9\u2019s injury. Bettors should also consider the Both Teams to Score betting market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/td>-125<\/td><\/tr>
      Both Teams to Score: No<\/td>-105<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Bettors are still counting on at least one goal from both teams. Taking both markets into consideration, it appears the ideal game score for bettors would be a 1-1 draw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Finally, losing a key player will always impact the odds of a team to winning. In a very meaningful match, the odds of a Canada win are decreasing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Switzerland to Win<\/td>+145<\/td><\/tr>
      Draw<\/td>+200<\/td><\/tr>
      Canada to Win<\/td>+225<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      *Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Who will step in for Kon\u00e9?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      With Kon\u00e9 out of the tournament, one potential player who could emerge as his replacement is Nathan Saliba.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Saliba was first up off the bench to take Kon\u00e9’s spot following the injury. Just seven minutes into his first World Cup action, Saliba scored Canada\u2019s fourth goal of the game. It\u2019s hard to make a bigger impact than that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      While he does not possess the same dynamic skillset of Kon\u00e9, Saliba is quick and brings solid energy to the pitch. Canada likely won\u2019t utilize Saliba in the same way they use Kon\u00e9, so expect the youngster to help maintain midfield structure, rather than leading the counterattack down the field.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A draw with Switzerland will secure first in Group B for Canada, so without that explosiveness from Kon\u00e9, Jesse Marsch may opt for a more conservative style. But a win will be a statement to the world that Les Rouges will not retreat, and that\u2019s more the manager’s \u2014 and the players\u2019 \u2014 style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Photo courtesyAP Photo\/Abbie Parr via the Canadian Press<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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