Harry Kane becomes England's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Harry Kane scored to become England's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer in a match against Panama on June 27, 2026. The goal, Kane's 11th in World Cup history, surpassed Gary Lineker's previous record of 10 goals. With this achievement, Kane also solidified his standing as a significant player for England, having previously matched Lineker's record by scoring during a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Kane's remarkable journey in international competitions has seen him accumulate 82 goals in 116 appearances for England since his debut in 2015.
- •Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal against Panama.
- •He surpassed Gary Lineker's previous record of 10 goals.
- •Kane matched Lineker's record during a win over Croatia.
- •He has 82 goals in 116 appearances for England since 2015.
- •Kane also contributed two goals in the opening match of this World Cup.
- 12:32 AMESPN — Kane breaks goal record as England top group
- 10:56 PMBBC Sport — Kane breaks England World Cup goals record to double lead against Panama
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane scores vs. Panama to become England's all-time World Cup goal-scoring leader
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker to become England's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer
"Harry Kane went from an invisible first half to England’s all-time leading goal scorer at the World Cup. Kane scored his 11th career World Cup goal in the 67th minute against Panama on Saturday, breaking a tie with Gary Lineker.
"Harry Kane scores the 11th World Cup goal of his career to overtake Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer in the competition, as England take a 2-0 lead against Panama in their final Group L game.
"Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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External links- ESPNJun 28, 2026, 12:32 AMKane breaks goal record as England top group
Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 10:56 PMKane breaks England World Cup goals record to double lead against Panama
Harry Kane scores the 11th World Cup goal of his career to overtake Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer in the competition, as England take a 2-0 lead against Panama in their final Group L game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:46 PMHarry Kane scores vs. Panama to become England's all-time World Cup goal-scoring leader
Harry Kane went from an invisible first half to England’s all-time leading goal scorer at the World Cup. Kane scored his 11th career World Cup goal in the 67th minute against Panama on Saturday, breaking a tie with Gary Lineker.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:30 PMHarry Kane passes Gary Lineker to become England's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer
Kane tied Lineker last week against Croatia and took the title for his own against Panama.
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