England, World Cup and Harry Kane
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Harry Kane has now scored five goals in World Cup knockout matches -- the second-most by an Englishman, level with Geoff Hurst. That is one behind Gary Lineker, who scored six goals in World Cup knockout football.
The goals were the fourth and fifth of the 2026 World Cup for the Bayern Munich striker. England's breakthrough came after DR Congo preserved a lead for almost 70 minutes. Brian Cipenga handed DR Congo a surprise lead in the seventh minute.
UEFA.com pays homage to the England national team's all-time top scorer, who has shone for both Tottenham and Bayern.
HARRY KANE levelled Gary Lineker’s record of most strikes at a World Cup after his brace against Croatia. The Bayern Munich star grabbed his TENTH goal at a World Cup after a terrific first
England finish first in Group L at World Cup 2026, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane down help the Three Lions down Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium.
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Argentina forward Lionel Messi owns the record for goals (19) at the FIFA World Cup. His record's not going to stand for long if someone doesn't stop French forward Kylian Mbappe.
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