WC 2026 ⚽ · 24 June 2026

Ghana penalty denied in draw with England

Ghana's coach, Carlos Queiroz, joked that VAR must have gone "for a coffee" after his side was denied a clear penalty against England. Defender Ezri Konsa made a reckless tackle on Prince Abu in the second half, but the referee and VAR ignored it. Even an English TV analyst agreed it should have been a spot kick, leading to a drab goalless draw.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 6:51

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