Harry Kane retakes penalty for England against Croatia in World Cup opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Harry Kane converted a penalty for England against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener in Arlington, Texas. Kane missed his first attempt, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervened due to Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic being off his line at the time of the kick. The penalty was awarded early in the match after a foul by Luka Modric on Noni Madueke. The outcome resulted in a retake because Livakovic’s early movement affected the initial save. Kane scored on his second attempt, putting England ahead.
- •Penalty awarded in the ninth minute after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke.
- •Kane's first penalty saved due to Livakovic's illegal position.
- •VAR confirmed the retake after Livakovic moved off his line.
- •Kane successfully converted on the second attempt.
- 10:02 PMBBC Sport — Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Why Harry Kane had to retake his England penalty vs Croatia, IFAB Law 14 explained
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
- 9:03 PMBBC Sport — Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
"Harry Kane was given a second chance from the spot for England against Croatia because Dominik Livakovic broke the goalkeeper rule before saving his first penalty. The incident came early in England’s 2026 World Cup opener in Arlington, Texas, after Noni Madueke won a penalty under a challenge from Luka Modric.
"Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.
"Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 10:02 PMKane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:08 PMWhy Harry Kane had to retake his England penalty vs Croatia, IFAB Law 14 explained
Harry Kane was given a second chance from the spot for England against Croatia because Dominik Livakovic broke the goalkeeper rule before saving his first penalty. The incident came early in England’s 2026 World Cup opener in Arlington, Texas, after Noni Madueke won a penalty under a challenge from Luka Modric.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:03 PMWhy was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 9:03 PMWhy was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
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