Harry Kane was denied a penalty after referee Adham Makhadmeh and VAR ruled there was insufficient contact during England's FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against DR Congo. The England captain protested the decision, which sparked widespread debate. Kane later scored a second-half brace to inspire England's comeback victory and seal their place in the Round of 16.
England captain Harry Kane was left frustrated after being denied a penalty in his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against DR Congo, with the controversial decision sparking debate among fans and pundits. The incident came after Kane was felled in the penalty box after a challenge by Axel Tuanzebe late in the first half.
The England captain had latched onto a through ball and drove into the penalty area, where he found himself under pressure from defender Axel Tuanzebe while DR Congo goalkeeper Dimitry Mpasi rushed off his line.
As Kane stretched to reach the ball, he went to ground inside the box, prompting loud appeals from England players and supporters for a penalty. Referee Adham Makhadmeh immediately waved play on, indicating that he did not believe a foul had been committed.
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