FIFA World Cup 2026: "Just wow" Captain Harry Kane reacts after England seal quarterfinal berth
Mexico City, July 6
England captain Harry Kane shared a post on social media after the Three Lions defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
Kane posted on X shortly after the final whistle to celebrate England's hard-fought victory.
"Wow. Just wow," the England skipper wrote on X.
Earlier, Three Lions' X handle wrote "Iconic" after Kane and Jude Bellingham showcased their class in their side's 3-2 win over the co-hosts.
Kane played a key role in England's thrilling 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico, converting a second-half penalty after Anthony Gordon was fouled inside the box. The goal was Kane's sixth of the tournament and helped England secure a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Bellingham became the youngest player to make 10 FIFA World Cup appearances, surpassing the previous record held by Argentina's Mario Kempes, who was 23 years and 334 days against Poland in 1978. Bellingham was also named the Player of the Match.
England have secured a place in the World Cup quarterfinals for the 11th time, with only Brazil (15) and Germany (14) having reached the last eight more often in the tournament's history, according to The Athletic.
Captain Harry Kane has once again been central to England's campaign. His six-goal haul marks only the third instance of an England player scoring six goals at a major international tournament, matching his achievement at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and following Gary Lineker's six-goal campaign in 1986. Kane has also become the outright record-holder for the most World Cup penalty goals in regulation time, with six, two more than any other player, according to The Athletic.
Bukayo Saka also reached a notable milestone, becoming only the third England player since 1966 to register three assists in a single FIFA World Cup, joining David Beckham (2002) and Harry Kane (2022).
Kane continued his remarkable form against Mexico, registering a goal and an assist to take his tally to 81 goal involvements in 63 appearances for club and country across all competitions during the 2025-26 season (73 goals and eight assists).
According to OptaJoe's X handle, Kane also became the first player on record since 1966 to both score a penalty and concede a penalty in the same FIFA World Cup match.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Kane conceding a penalty but scoring one too - what a script! India may not be in the World Cup but we're watching every game. The way Saka creates chances from the right is pure joy. England's depth is scary good. Quarterfinal spot well deserved. 🏴
Gary Lineker, David Beckham, and now Saka - that's elite company for assists. As someone who follows the Premier League closely, it's great to see these players step up on the biggest stage. But let's be honest, Mexico gave them a run for their money. The atmosphere in Mexico City must have been electric.
Kane with 81 goal involvements in a season is just ridiculous! Even in our Indian Super League we don't see numbers like that. And Bellingham becoming the youngest to reach 10 World Cup appearances at just 21? That's unreal. This generation of English players is special. Hope they go all the way this time.
I have mixed feelings. Kane is brilliant but England's defense looked shaky conceding two against a home team. If they face a stronger side in quarters, they might struggle. Still, happy for Kane breaking records. Reminds me of how Sunil Chhetri carries our national team. Respect to these legends. ⚽
Wow, 11th time in quarterfinals for England! That's impressive consistency. My whole family was watching this
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