Harry Kane Sets New Record as England's All-Time World Cup Scorer

Harry Kane has made history by becoming England's all-time leading goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Gary Lineker's record. His latest goal came during a match against Panama, where he scored twice, helping England secure a spot in the knockout stage. With 11 World Cup goals, Kane is now tied with legends like Jurgen Klinsmann. As he heads into the knockout rounds, Kane is also in the running for the Golden Boot, showcasing his remarkable scoring ability this season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 28, 2026, 22:48 IST

Kane Becomes England's Leading World Cup Goal Scorer

Former England striker Gary Lineker extended his congratulations to current captain Harry Kane after Kane surpassed him to become the top English goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

Kane achieved this milestone by scoring England's second goal with a header in the 68th minute during their final group stage match against Panama, bringing his World Cup total to 11 goals and breaking Lineker's previous record of 10. This goal marked Kane's third in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Following the match, Lineker shared a celebratory post on his Instagram story, stating, 'Many congratulations @harrykane. Well played.'

Match Overview: England vs Panama

England struggled to find the net in the first half, ending the opening 45 minutes without a goal. However, Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, reacting quickly to a corner to score at the near post. Just six minutes later, Bellingham assisted Kane with a precise cross, allowing Kane to elevate and score with a powerful header, doubling England's lead.

England Advances to Knockout Stage

This victory secured England's position at the top of Group L with seven points, following a 4-2 win against Croatia and a goalless draw with Ghana. England is set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time).

Kane's Impressive Scoring Record

With his latest goal, Kane has now scored 18 goals in major international tournaments for England, maintaining his status as the nation's all-time leading scorer with 82 goals in 117 matches. The 32-year-old previously won the Golden Boot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, netting six goals as England reached the semifinals. He scored twice at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but faced disappointment after missing a crucial penalty in the quarterfinals against France.

Kane's 11 World Cup goals place him alongside German legend Jurgen Klinsmann and Hungarian great Sandor Kocsis in the tournament's all-time scoring rankings.

In the Race for the Golden Boot

Kane is in strong contention to become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice. He currently has three goals in the tournament, trailing behind Lionel Messi, who has five, while Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, and Vinicius Junior each have four. The England captain enters the knockout rounds in excellent form, having scored 70 goals for both club and country during an outstanding season with Bayern Munich and the England national team.