Harry Kane Makes World Cup History: England Captain Equals Gary Lineker’s Legendary Record
History has been made on football’s biggest stage.
Harry Kane has officially become England’s joint-highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 10th World Cup goal in just 12 appearances, drawing level with the legendary Gary Lineker.
The England captain reached the remarkable milestone with another clinical finish, further cementing his reputation as one of the finest strikers of his generation. Kane’s incredible consistency on the biggest stage has now placed him alongside one of England’s greatest football icons.
With 10 goals from only 12 World Cup matches, Kane has achieved the feat at an astonishing rate, underlining his importance to England whenever the World Cup comes around.
As England continue their campaign, Kane now has the opportunity to move clear of Lineker and become the nation’s outright all-time leading World Cup goalscorer—a record that has stood for decades.
One thing is certain: Harry Kane’s name is already etched into England’s football history, and the story may not be over yet.
⚽ World Cup Goals for England:
Harry Kane – 10 goals (12 matches)
Gary Lineker – 10 goals
What a striker. What a legacy.
