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Kane Scores 80th England Goal After VAR Retake

6/18/2026

Summary

Kane Scores Penalty

Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke inside the box, awarding England a penalty.
VAR ruled that goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic left his line early and defender Josko Gvardiol encroached, ordering a retake.
Harry Kane converted the retaken penalty in the 12th minute, giving England a 1-0 lead.
The goal was Kane’s 80th for England, extending his record as the nation’s all-time leading scorer.

Summary

Kane Goal King

Harry Kane (Bayern forward) finished 2025-26 Bundesliga as top scorer with 36 goals, scoring 61 goals and helping retain the Meisterschale.
Harry Kane (Bayern forward) will equal David Beckham (star) 115 caps in opening match, moving him to joint-third behind Peter Shilton (goalkeeper) and Wayne Rooney (forward).
Tino Livramento (right-back) was ruled out with a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah (defender), announced by Thomas Tuchel (manager) on game day.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, England lost the World Cup semi-final to West Germany on penalties, the shoot-out ending 4–3 after a 1–1 draw in Turin. The match remains a reference point for England’s penalty anxiety. Kane’s England goal, granted after a VAR-ordered retake, revives that historic pressure and highlights the need for disciplined defending.

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Kane Scores Penalty

Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke inside the box, awarding England a penalty.
VAR ruled that goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic left his line early and defender Josko Gvardiol encroached, ordering a retake.
Harry Kane converted the retaken penalty in the 12th minute, giving England a 1-0 lead.
The goal was Kane’s 80th for England, extending his record as the nation’s all-time leading scorer.

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