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Should England have been awarded a penalty?

Should England have been awarded a penalty?
BBC News Wednesday 01 July 2026, 17:08 UTC 1 min read
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England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down England's Harry Kane.

England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down England's Harry Kane.
England (LOCATION) DR Congo (PERSON) Lionel Mpasi (PERSON) Harry Kane (PERSON)
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