Kane missed the record-breaking moment — England held 0-0 by Ghana.
With three minutes left, Kane skied a rebound from eight yards after O'Reilly's header hit the bar. England dominated (79% possession, 19-1 shots) but could not score. Kane still needs 1 goal to break Gary Lineker's 36-year England World Cup record. England next face Croatia in Group L.
Harry Kane at World Cup 2026 — 10 Goals, Record Still Waiting
Harry Kane, England captain and Bayern Munich striker, scored a record-tying brace against Croatia on June 17 to reach 10 England World Cup goals — equalling Gary Lineker's 36-year-old record. He missed a golden late chance in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana on June 23, skying a rebound from eight yards with the goal at his mercy. Kane still needs 1 goal to become England's outright greatest World Cup scorer of all time. In 2025-26, he scored 61 goals in 51 Bayern Munich matches.
Harry Kane
Centre-Forward · Bayern Munich · England Captain
Born: July 28, 1993 · Age: 32 · Spurs → Bayern Munich (2023)
Harry Kane — World Cup 2026 Tournament Stats
| Match | Result | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia (Jun 17) | 4-2 W | 2 (brace) | 0 |
| England vs Ghana (Jun 23) | TBD — TONIGHT | ? | ? |
Tournament stats updated after each England match. Last updated: June 23, 2026.
Can Harry Kane Break the England World Cup Record Tonight?
Gary Lineker set England's World Cup scoring record across three tournaments between 1982 and 1990. His six goals at the 1986 Mexico World Cup won him the Golden Boot and cemented his status as England's greatest tournament striker — until Kane came along.
Kane arrived at World Cup 2026 with eight career World Cup goals — 6 from Russia 2018 (Golden Boot winner) and 2 from Qatar 2022. He needed just two goals to equal Lineker, and took both from a single game, scoring a brace against Croatia on June 17 in England's 4-2 Group L victory. It was quintessential Kane: intelligent movement, clinical finishing, two goals when England needed them most.
Tonight against Ghana, Kane needs only one more. The record that Lineker has held for 36 years could fall inside 90 minutes at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough — in front of a massive American audience on Fox.
| Player | WC Goals | Tournaments |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Lineker | 10 | 3 (1982/86/90) |
| Harry Kane ⚡ | 10 | 3 (2018/22/26) |
| Geoff Hurst | 5 | 1 (1966) |
| Tom Finney / Nat Lofthouse / Alan Shearer | 3 | — |
⚡ Kane needs 1 more goal vs Ghana (June 23) to hold the record outright.
England vs Ghana — World Cup 2026 Group L Preview (June 23)
England and Ghana both arrive at Gillette Stadium with three points from their Group L openers. England beat Croatia 4-2 with Kane's brace and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Ghana defeated Panama via a Caleb Yirenkyi stoppage-time goal — a narrow, hard-fought win that showed the Black Stars' resilience and ability to grind out results.
For England, a draw or win tonight would almost certainly confirm qualification to the Round of 32. For Ghana, a win would put them in a commanding position to top the group — an enormous prize given the favourable draw matchups in the knockout rounds.
Match Quick Facts
| Team | Pts | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Group L standings after Matchday 1. Top 2 advance to Round of 32.
Harry Kane — Bayern Munich Career Stats (2023–2026)
Kane joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £86 million — ending his 19-year association with Spurs and finally giving him the trophy-winning environment his goal tallies had always deserved. The results at Bayern have been extraordinary. In his first Bundesliga season (2023-24), Kane scored 36 goals in 32 appearances — breaking the previous single-season Bundesliga record. He repeated the feat in 2024-25 and again in 2025-26, becoming the first player ever to score 25+ Bundesliga goals in each of their first three seasons.
| Season | Bundesliga G | All Comps G |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 (Bayern) | 36 | 44 |
| 2024-25 (Bayern) | 28 | 43 |
| 2025-26 (Bayern) | 36 | 61 |
| Total at Bayern | 100 | 148 |
The 2025-26 season total of 61 goals in 51 matches included 36 Bundesliga goals, 14 UEFA Champions League goals, 10 DFB-Pokal goals, and 1 German Super Cup goal. Bayern won the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal — Kane's first domestic trophies in his professional career.
Harry Kane and La Liga — Barcelona Transfer Link Explained
Barcelona have been reported to have made a shock transfer approach for Harry Kane amid uncertainty over his Bayern Munich contract situation. While Kane has two years remaining at Bayern, the Spanish club's long search for a world-class centre-forward has led their recruitment team to identify Kane as one of the world's premier strikers — a view backed by 61 goals in the 2025-26 season.
A move to La Liga would pit Kane against rivals like Messi's competition record (though Messi currently plays for Argentina only). More pressingly, it would place him in the same league as Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), and Vinicius Jr — turning La Liga into the world's deepest attacking battleground.
At World Cup 2026, Kane is directly competing with these La Liga strikers for the Golden Boot and global recognition. Mbappé has 16 career World Cup goals. Lewandowski has 10 across Poland's four World Cup campaigns. And Lionel Messi — the man who defines La Liga's legacy — broke the all-time World Cup scoring record on June 22, scoring twice against Austria to reach 18 career World Cup goals, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose.
Harry Kane Career Timeline
Born July 28 in Walthamstow, London, England.
Joined Arsenal academy. Released after one year. Joined Tottenham Hotspur academy at age 11.
Made professional debut for Tottenham. Several loan spells (Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City, Leicester City).
Breakthrough season at Spurs: 21 Premier League goals. Named PFA Young Player of the Year.
First Premier League Golden Boot: 29 goals. Established as England's best striker.
Second Premier League Golden Boot: 30 goals. First England captain.
World Cup 2018 in Russia: 6 goals, Golden Boot winner. England reach semi-finals before losing to Croatia.
Third Premier League Golden Boot: 23 goals. Requested to leave Spurs; transfer saga rejected by chairman Daniel Levy.
World Cup 2022 in Qatar: 2 goals (total = 8). Crucial penalty missed in quarter-final vs France — England lose 2-1.
Finally leaves Tottenham for Bayern Munich: reported £86 million fee. 19 years at the club without a trophy.
First Bundesliga season: 36 goals in 32 apps — breaks single-season Bundesliga record. Bundesliga top scorer.
Second Bundesliga season: 28 goals. Bundesliga top scorer again (second year running).
61 goals across all competitions (36 Bundesliga, 14 UCL, 10 DFB-Pokal, 1 Super Cup). Bundesliga title. DFB-Pokal. First major trophies. Bundesliga top scorer for third straight year.
World Cup 2026: scored twice vs Croatia on June 17, reaching 10 England WC goals — equalling Gary Lineker's 36-year record. Needs 1 more vs Ghana (June 23) to hold the record outright.
Harry Kane vs the World Cup All-Time Scoring Records
Messi's 18 career World Cup goals (after June 22 vs Austria) places him far ahead of all other players. Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid) equalled Miroslav Klose's 16 goals — the previous all-time record — also at World Cup 2026. Kane, with 10 England World Cup goals, is the English record holder and would need extraordinary longevity and continued England World Cup deep runs to challenge the overall all-time record.
| Player | WC Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) 🐐 | 18 |
| Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid) | 16 |
| Miroslav Klose (Germany) | 16 |
| Ronaldo (Brazil) | 15 |
| Harry Kane (England) ⚡ | 10 |
| Gary Lineker (England) | 10 |
Stats accurate as of June 23, 2026 (prior to England vs Ghana).
Watch Harry Kane vs Ghana — England World Cup 2026 TONIGHT
Kane Among the La Liga Stars Defining World Cup 2026
While Kane plies his trade in the Bundesliga, World Cup 2026 is effectively a showcase for La Liga's global talent. Real Madrid alone have three title contenders: Kylian Mbappé (France, 16 WC goals), Jude Bellingham (England, scored vs Croatia), and Vinicius Jr (Brazil). FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Pedri are part of the Spain squad chasing a second straight World Cup title. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, Poland) is also in the tournament.
If Kane completes his move to Barcelona in the coming transfer window, he would join that galaxy of talent in La Liga — and this World Cup could serve as the auction stage for his next club move.
Frequently Asked Questions — Harry Kane World Cup 2026
Is Harry Kane playing at World Cup 2026?
Yes — Harry Kane is playing at World Cup 2026 as England's captain and starting centre-forward. England are in Group L alongside Croatia and Ghana. Kane scored a record-tying brace in England's 4-2 Group L opener against Croatia on June 17, 2026, bringing his England World Cup goal total to 10 — equal to Gary Lineker's all-time England record. He faces Ghana on June 23 at 4 PM ET (9 PM BST) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
How many World Cup goals does Harry Kane have?
Harry Kane has 10 World Cup goals across three tournaments: 6 goals at World Cup 2018 in Russia (Golden Boot winner), 2 goals at World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and 2 goals at World Cup 2026 (both scored against Croatia on June 17, 2026). His 10 World Cup goals equal Gary Lineker's record as England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup. A goal against Ghana on June 23 would give him 11 — an outright England record.
What is the England World Cup goals record?
The England World Cup goals record is 10 goals, jointly held by Harry Kane and Gary Lineker. Lineker set the record across three tournaments (1982, 1986, 1990) — famously winning the Golden Boot at World Cup 1986 in Mexico with 6 goals. Kane equalled the record with a brace against Croatia on June 17, 2026. Before WC2026, Kane had 8 World Cup goals (6 in 2018, 2 in 2022) and needed 3 to break the record outright — he took 2 of them in the first match.
Can Harry Kane break the England World Cup record vs Ghana on June 23?
Yes — Harry Kane needs just one goal against Ghana on June 23 at 4 PM ET to become England's outright all-time World Cup top scorer, surpassing Gary Lineker's 36-year-old record of 10 goals. Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 win over Croatia on June 17, tying the record. Ghana conceded a stoppage-time winner to Panama in their opener but have qualified for WC2026 and are not to be underestimated. England vs Ghana kicks off at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.
What are Harry Kane's stats at Bayern Munich in the 2025-26 season?
Harry Kane scored 61 goals in 51 matches across all competitions for Bayern Munich in the 2025-26 season: 36 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances (top scorer for the third consecutive year), 14 goals in the UEFA Champions League, 10 goals in the DFB-Pokal (which Bayern also won), and 1 goal in the German Super Cup. He became the first player ever to score 25+ goals in each of his first three Bundesliga seasons. Bayern Munich won the 2025-26 Bundesliga title.
When does England vs Ghana kick off at World Cup 2026?
England vs Ghana at World Cup 2026 kicks off on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). In other timezones: UK (BST) 9:00 PM, Central European Time (CET) 10:00 PM, India (IST) 1:30 AM on June 24, Australia AEST 6:00 AM on June 24. The match is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA. Both teams arrive on 3 points after winning their Group L openers.
How to watch England vs Ghana at World Cup 2026?
England vs Ghana at World Cup 2026 is available on the following broadcasters: USA — Fox Sports and Telemundo (Spanish), with Tubi offering free streaming; UK — ITV (free-to-air) and BBC, plus ITVX and BBC iPlayer for free streaming; Canada — CTV, TSN, and RDS; Australia — SBS (free-to-air) and Optus Sport. The match kicks off at 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST on June 23, 2026, from Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Is Harry Kane linked to a La Liga club?
Yes — Barcelona have been reported to have made a shock transfer approach for Harry Kane amid uncertainty over his Bayern Munich contract. Kane has two years remaining on his Bayern Munich deal but Barcelona's interest reflects the club's long-standing hunt for a world-class striker. Kane's prolific scoring record — 61 goals in 2025-26, three consecutive Bundesliga Golden Boots — makes him one of the most sought-after forwards in world football. No formal bid has been confirmed as of June 2026.
What is Harry Kane's World Cup 2026 Golden Boot prediction?
Harry Kane is among the leading contenders for the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot. He already has 2 goals from one match — the same return he managed across the entire 2022 tournament. Lionel Messi leads with 5 goals after two Argentina matches (including 2 vs Austria on June 22). Kylian Mbappé has 16 career World Cup goals. For Kane to win the Golden Boot, England would need a deep run to the final or semi-finals, giving him the most matches to accumulate goals. With 61 goals in club football in 2025-26, his form heading into the tournament was exceptional.
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Sources: FIFA.com, ESPN, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Al Jazeera, Yahoo Sports, FC Bayern Official Site, England Football (FA), Goal.com, Opta Sports.
All stats accurate as of June 23, 2026, prior to England vs Ghana. World Cup 2026 goals for all players include Group Stage matches through June 22. Kane career club goals include all Bayern Munich competitive matches 2023-2026.