England national football team captain Harry Kane showed off his skills in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 32-year-old striker scored two goals and secured his team’s 2-1 victory.
Despite taking and maintaining an early lead in the first half, DR Congo were unable to contain Harry Kane after the break.
The Bayern Munich player has scored a total of 13 goals in FIFA World Cups, surpassing the legendary Pelé on the all-time tournament scoring chart.
As the English team has qualified for the next round, Kane will have more opportunities to increase his tally.
Currently, Argentine legend Lionel Messi holds the World Cup scoring record with 19 goals.
It is not the only achievement that the English captain achieved during today’s match. He has also consolidated his position for the Golden Boot race, behind tournament leaders such as Messi and French star Kylian Mbappé.
The current Golden Boot classification is:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 6 goals
- Kylian Mbappé (France): 6 goals
- Harry Kane (England): 5 goals
- Erling Haaland (Norway): 5 goals
France, England and Norway have already qualified for the round of 16, while Messi’s Argentina will play Cape Verde on July 3, 2026 to secure their place.
