World Cup 2026: Harry Kane breaks a historic World Cup record!

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Harry Kane has officially secured his place in English football history. The striker now stands alone as the nation's all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup tournaments.

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The landmark moment arrived during England's third group-stage fixture at the 2026 World Cup, with Panama providing the opposition. It was the 67th minute when Kane struck for his side's second goal of the evening—a finish that carried far more weight than the scoreline alone. That strike took his personal World Cup tally to 11.

In doing so, the England captain finally eclipsed the legendary Gary Lineker, whose record of 10 goals had stood as the benchmark for English strippers on the world's biggest stage for decades. Kane's name now sits alone atop that particular mountain.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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