Harry Kane Breaks England's World Cup Scoring Record

Harry Kane has etched his name in history by becoming England's top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, netting his 11th goal during a match against Panama. England secured a 2-0 victory, with Kane contributing significantly to the win. The team topped Group L, showcasing their strength after an initial win against Croatia and a draw with Ghana. This article delves into Kane's record-breaking achievement and England's performance in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 28, 2026, 06:09 IST

Kane Achieves New Milestone

On Saturday, Harry Kane made history by becoming England's all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup competitions. He achieved this remarkable feat during the team's final Group L match against Panama, scoring his 11th World Cup goal at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Kane had previously equaled Gary Lineker's record of 10 goals in England's opening match against Croatia, but he surpassed it with a header in the second half against Panama, as reported by OptaJoe.

England Secures Victory Over Panama

In a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match, England triumphed over Panama with a score of 2-0. The first half was tightly contested and ended without goals. However, England broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute when Jude Bellingham reacted swiftly to a corner, scoring with a clever near-post finish. Just six minutes later, Bellingham assisted Kane, who scored with a powerful header, bringing his total to 18 goals in major international tournaments for England.

England Dominates Group L

Under the management of Thomas Tuchel, England kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory against Croatia. However, they faced a setback in their second match, ending in a 0-0 draw against Ghana. Ultimately, England topped Group L, finishing in first place, while Croatia secured the second spot. Ghana, who had already qualified, ended up in third place.