World Cup: Trump praises England captain Kane after Mexico win

The Bayern Munich striker’s performance was recognised by the White House with American president writing on social media: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player”.

06 Jul 2026 05:00pm
Harry Kane added a third from the spot after Anthony Gordon was brought down in the box during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026. Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza/AFP
Harry Kane added a third from the spot after Anthony Gordon was brought down in the box during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026. Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza/AFP

LONDON - Donald Trump has hailed Harry Kane as a "great player” after the England captain sent Thomas Tuchel’s side through to the World Cup quarter-finals, reported PA Media/dpa.

Kane converted a second-half penalty in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, his sixth goal of the tournament.

The Bayern Munich striker’s performance was recognised by the White House with American president writing on social media: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player”.

Kane’s 60th-minute penalty proved decisive after Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of 98 seconds before half-time.

Julian Quinones cut the deficit before the break and Raul Jimenez scored from the spot to make it 3-2, but England set up a quarter-final date with Norway despite having Jarell Quansah sent off after 54 minutes.

Kane, England’s record World Cup goalscorer, is one behind Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. - BERNAMA

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