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·1 July 2026

📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?

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First refereeing controversy of this Round of 32 clash between England and DR Congo!

Just before half-time, Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh judged that the contact between Harry Kane and Congolese goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi did not warrant a penalty.


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After reviewing it, VAR did not intervene, apparently considering that the England striker had initiated the collision by looking for contact.

A decision that is already triggering a strong reaction from England supporters.

In your opinion, was it a penalty?

Article image:📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?
Article image:📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?
Article image:📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?
Article image:📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?
Article image:📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?

Share your opinion in the comments!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.


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