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England Furious After Referee Denies Clear Penalty on Harry Kane in World Cup Match

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First reported by Mako · 26 minutes ago

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In the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, England's Harry Kane was denied a penalty after a disputed foul against Congo's goalkeeper, sparking widespread anger among English fans and former players. The referee and VAR upheld the no-penalty call, intensifying debate over the decision's fairness.

01Harry Kane was denied a penalty after falling in the box against Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
02The referee ruled Kane jumped before contact, and VAR supported this decision after review.
03English media and former player Alan Shearer strongly criticized the no-penalty call as a clear foul.
04The incident occurred in the 42nd minute, with England trailing early in the match.
05The controversy has fueled debate over refereeing standards and impacted England's World Cup campaign.

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