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Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?
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Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?

BBC Sport · Jul 1, 2026, 5:48 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, Should England have been awarded a penalty?
  • As Harry Kane fell in the box, it looked like England were about to have the perfect opportunity to draw level against DR Congo late in the first half of their last-32 tie.
  • The Three Lions captain was played through on goal, knocked the ball past on-rushing goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and ended up sprawled on the ground.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Figure caption, Should England have been awarded a penalty?

As Harry Kane fell in the box, it looked like England were about to have the perfect opportunity to draw level against DR Congo late in the first half of their last-32 tie.

The Three Lions captain was played through on goal, knocked the ball past on-rushing goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and ended up sprawled on the ground.

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