Harry Kane set to play World Cup match at Gillette Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Harry Kane and the England national team will face Ghana in a World Cup match on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Kane, a noted fan of the New England Patriots, expressed excitement about playing in the venue associated with his favorite NFL team. He has already contributed significantly to the tournament, scoring twice in the opener against Croatia on June 17. This match will mark his 115th appearance for England, adding another chapter to his distinguished international career.
- •Kane is England's all-time leading scorer with 81 goals.
- •England won their World Cup opener 4-2 against Croatia.
- •The match against Ghana is part of World Cup Group L.
- •Kane has scored in 10 of his last 13 games for England.
- •Kane has never played at Gillette Stadium before this match.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane, a big NFL and Tom Brady fan, makes his Gillette Stadium debut today
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane to play at Gillette Stadium, home of his favorite NFL team
"As the NFL tries to get more people from other countries to become passionate about American football, one English athlete got the bug many years ago.
"England's all-time leading scorer is a fan of the New England Patriots. He's set to play in the World Cup in Tom Brady's former home stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:10 PMHarry Kane, a big NFL and Tom Brady fan, makes his Gillette Stadium debut today
As the NFL tries to get more people from other countries to become passionate about American football, one English athlete got the bug many years ago.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:29 PMHarry Kane to play at Gillette Stadium, home of his favorite NFL team
England's all-time leading scorer is a fan of the New England Patriots. He's set to play in the World Cup in Tom Brady's former home stadium.
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