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Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker's World Cup goals record in Dallas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:53 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker's World Cup goals record in Dallas

Summary

Harry Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, equalling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for the national team. Lineker praised Kane, calling him 'the greatest English striker we've ever had'. Kane's achievement comes as he competes in his third World Cup, having previously shone in 2018 and 2022. The match saw Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also finding the net for England. Following this performance, attention turns to Kane's potential to break the record outright in forthcoming matches.

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By the Numbers

•Kane scores twice against Croatia in Dallas
•Match ends 4-2 in favor of England
•Kane equals Lineker's World Cup goals record
•Bellingham and Rashford also score for England
•Lineker expresses pride in Kane's achievement

Latest Updates

2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kane is England's 'greatest striker', says Lineker
2:37 PMBBC Sport — Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
12:53 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Lineker hails Harry Kane as ‘greatest English striker we’ve ever had’ after equalling World Cup record

What they're saying

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Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
— Yahoo Sports

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Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
— BBC Sport