VAR controversially denies England penalty as Kane goes down at edge of box under Upamecano challenge

3:45 AM MYT 11/12/2022

Harry Kane felt he was due a penalty after he went down around the France box under a challenge from Dayot Upamecano.

Kane went down near box
England believed he was fouled inside box
Challenge reviewed by VAR

WHAT HAPPENED? England called for a penalty when Kane tumbled to the ground around the box and the challenge was subject to a VAR review, but the referee dismissed the claims and let the game continue.

Harry Kane denied a foul right on the edge of the box by VAR! 😬

But should it have been given...? 🤔#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ZSAhXaHiaN
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 10, 2022

No penalty is given for this challenge on Harry Kane pic.twitter.com/StcpuIXkLv
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 10, 2022

WHY WASN'T IT GIVEN? The referee deemed that there was not enough contact on the England striker and refused to give a foul. Additionally, the challenge may have occurred just outside of the box.

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VAR controversially denies England penalty as Kane goes down at edge of box under Upamecano challenge

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