Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
Josh Holland

Why Harry Kane could be booked as soon as England vs Iran 2022 World Cup clash kicks off

FIFA have told the FA that the 'OneLove' armband that England captain Harry Kane was due to wear will not be permitted during the World Cup, meaning the striker faces possible punishment if he goes against the regulation.

England face Iran on Monday (1pm) in Doha for their World Cup opener as Gareth Southgate's side aim to go all the way to win their second title. The Three Lions are one of nine nations to have pledged to wear the armband with Wales' Gareth Bale also planning to wear the accessory to express support of the LGBTQ+ and other marginalised groups following Qatari laws discriminating against those groups.

Talks took place with the world footballing organisation on Sunday after FIFA announced new armband themes that would be allowed, including #SaveThePlanet, #ProtectChildren, #EducationForAll and #BeActive.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.