World Cup VAR review finds England deserved penalty for handball
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
A VAR review focused on a controversial handball incident during the World Cup involving England concluded that they were deserving of a penalty. The assessment re-examined match footage and highlighted the critical moments leading to the decision. As the tournament progresses, the implications of such calls on team standings may influence future officiating and team strategies.
- •VAR review highlights handball incident involving England
- •Match footage reviewed for penalty assessment
- •Findings could affect future officiating decisions
- 7:29 PMESPN — VAR review: England deserved penalty for foul on K...
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