England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has called his Germany Footballer of the Year award a special honour after becoming the first English player to win the prestigious accolade. Kane received the award at the Allianz Arena before Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener and said he was delighted to collect the honour in front of the club’s supporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;The striker was voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year after an impressive 2025-26 season with Bayern.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Giulia Gwinn won the women’s award.&nbsp;“An honour to become the first English player to win Germany’s Footballer of the Year award. A special feeling to receive it at the Allianz in front of our incredible fans. Great to collect it alongside the gaffer and Giulia Gwinn - congratulations to you both!” England star Harry Kane wrote on X.&nbsp;Despite winning several awards during his time at Bayern, this is the first time Kane has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year. He succeeds Florian Wirtz, who won the award in 2025.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hockey-india-announces-inr-50-lakh-cash-reward-for-women-s-team-1787997971367">Hockey India announces INR 50 lakh cash reward for women’s team</a>&nbsp;Kane received 272 of the 659 votes from members of the Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS). He comfortably finished first, with Michael Olise coming second with 203 votes, the same position he secured last year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suryakumar-yadav-aakash-chopra-interview-t20-captaincy-snub-1787996852544">‘How can this happen?’: Suryakumar Yadav opens up on India snub</a>&nbsp;The award is Kane’s third major honour in a short period. Earlier this week, the forward won the European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga last season, making him Europe’s top scorer for the 2025-26 campaign.&nbsp;Kane then helped Bayern Munich win the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, although he did not score.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Harry Kane has described his Germany Footballer of the Year award as a “special honour,” becoming the first English player to win the prestigious accolade.

England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has called his Germany Footballer of the Year award a special honour after becoming the first English player to win the prestigious accolade. Kane received the award at the Allianz Arena before Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener and said he was delighted to collect the honour in front of the club’s supporters. The striker was voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year after an impressive 2025-26 season with Bayern. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Giulia Gwinn won the women’s award. “An honour to become the first English player to win Germany’s Footballer of the Year award. A special feeling to receive it at the Allianz in front of our incredible fans. Great to collect it alongside the gaffer and Giulia Gwinn - congratulations to you both!” England star Harry Kane wrote on X. Despite winning several awards during his time at Bayern, this is the first time Kane has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year. He succeeds Florian Wirtz, who won the award in 2025. Also Read - Hockey India announces INR 50 lakh cash reward for women’s team Kane received 272 of the 659 votes from members of the Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS). He comfortably finished first, with Michael Olise coming second with 203 votes, the same position he secured last year. Also Read - ‘How can this happen?’: Suryakumar Yadav opens up on India snub The award is Kane’s third major honour in a short period. Earlier this week, the forward won the European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga last season, making him Europe’s top scorer for the 2025-26 campaign. Kane then helped Bayern Munich win the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, although he did not score. With inputs from agencies

Harry Kane has described his Germany Footballer of the Year award as a “special honour,” becoming the first English player to win the prestigious accolade.

'It’s a special feeling': Harry Kane reflects on being named Germany’s Footballer of the Year

England skipper Harry Kane, who left Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for German Bundesliga's Bayern Munich in 2023, has won the European Golden Shoe award for most goals for second time in three seasons. He scored 36 goals for Bayern Munich, accumulating 72 points to win his second European Golden Shoe award. He had previously won the award in 2023/24 season, scoring the same number of goals for the same side. Last year, Kylian Mbappe had won the European Golden Shoe for 31 goals for Real Madrid in La Liga.<h2>Will Kane be back in Premier League?</h2>Ever since Kane left the Premier League for Bayern in 2023, the speculation about him coming back has been constant. The England striker himself admitted wanting to come back at some point but said that there's no 'itch' anymore.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-fih-hockey-world-cup-5-3-result-1787151650355">India outclass Pakistan 5-3 to qualify for second round at FIH World Cup</a>"When I first left (Spurs), for sure it was something that I thought I’d definitely be coming back," Kane told FourFourTwo magazine after receiving the European Golden Shoe on Wednesday (Aug 19).

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🥇 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🥇 Huge congrats, <a href="https://x.com/HKane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HKane</a>! No one deserves this more than you! ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Cg14rKbQZb">pic.twitter.com/Cg14rKbQZb</a>&mdash; FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://x.com/FCBayern/status/2090086923662414310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"That itch isn’t there as much anymore. I’m extremely happy here in Munich. It’s opened my eyes to a totally different world of football outside of England. I never say never but, for now, I’m concentrating on Bayern Munich, and we’ll see what the future holds."<h2>Kane in Bundesliga vs Premier League</h2>The striker has scored 98 goals for Bayern Munich in Bundesliga, three in Club World Cup, 11 in German Cup, one in German Super Cup, and 33 in UEFA Champions League. In Premier League, Kane has scored 213 goals for Spurs, 47 less than Alan Shearer's league record of 260 goals.Kane's contract with the German side has 12 months left but the striker revealed earlier this week that "both sides are relaxed" about a possible extension."We obviously said we wanted to talk after the World Cup and after my holiday. So I'm not sure exactly when, but they'll start this week, next week ... we'll start those talks. Like I've said before, we're calm, I think they're calm with the situation."

Harry Kane won his second European Golden Shoe with 36 Bayern Munich goals. Despite being 47 goals off Alan Shearer's Premier League record, Kane lacks the "itch" to return and is eyeing a contract extension.

England skipper Harry Kane, who left Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for German Bundesliga's Bayern Munich in 2023, has won the European Golden Shoe award for most goals for second time in three seasons. He scored 36 goals for Bayern Munich, accumulating 72 points to win his second European Golden Shoe award. He had previously won the award in 2023/24 season, scoring the same number of goals for the same side. Last year, Kylian Mbappe had won the European Golden Shoe for 31 goals for Real Madrid in La Liga. Will Kane be back in Premier League? Ever since Kane left the Premier League for Bayern in 2023, the speculation about him coming back has been constant. The England striker himself admitted wanting to come back at some point but said that there's no 'itch' anymore. Also Read - India outclass Pakistan 5-3 to qualify for second round at FIH World Cup "When I first left (Spurs), for sure it was something that I thought I’d definitely be coming back," Kane told FourFourTwo magazine after receiving the European Golden Shoe on Wednesday (Aug 19).

Harry Kane won his second European Golden Shoe with 36 Bayern Munich goals. Despite being 47 goals off Alan Shearer's Premier League record, Kane lacks the "itch" to return and is eyeing a contract extension.

Harry Kane wins second European Golden Shoe award and has 'no itch' to return to Premier League

England and France face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami, with pride and the Golden Boot still on the line. While both teams missed out on the final, stars like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham remain in contention for the tournament's top scorer award. Thomas Tuchel admitted that both squads would rather be playing in the final, but one last World Cup victory is still up for grabs.

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Bayern Munich's remarkable 44-year streak of having at least one player in every FIFA World Cup final has officially ended after Harry Kane's England and Michael Olise's France were eliminated. Meanwhile, Inter Milan continues its historic run with at least one representative set to feature in a 12th consecutive World Cup final, thanks to Argentina's Lautaro Martínez.


Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends as inter milan keeps historic run alive

A remarkable chapter in FIFA World Cup history has come to an end as Bayern Munich will have no player in the World Cup final for the first time since 1982. The club's extraordinary 44-year streak, spanning 11 consecutive World Cups, ended after England and Bayern striker Harry Kane were eliminated from the tournament. Meanwhile, Inter Milan continues its impressive record, extending its run of having at least one player feature in the World Cup final for a 12th straight tournament. The historic milestone highlights the lasting influence of Europe's biggest clubs on football's greatest stage.

Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends | Inter Milan extends historic record

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come down to its last week with only four teams remaining in the contention for the trophy. There are two semi-finals to be played to decide the teams of title showdown and one of those matches is England vs Argentina - one of the most fiercest rivalries in the World Cup history. The two sides have met five times in the World Cups so far with England leading the head-to-head record with 3-2. The upcoming showdown on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta promises to be a blockbuster given the history of two sides which have had multiple moments worthy of remembering.<h2>FIFA 1962: England 3-1 Argentina</h2>The first two sides met in the FIFA World Cup was in 1962 edition during the group stage in Rancagua, Chile. The match was pretty much a one-sided affair with Ron Flowers, Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves scoring one goal each to help England advance. Engladn advanced to the next stage ahead of Argentina based on better goal difference but were beaten by eventualy champions Brazil in the quarter-final.

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<h2>FIFA 1966 - England 1-0 Argentina</h2>The ill-tempered match was played at the iconic Wemble Stadium in London, UK with home side England coming out triumphant 1-0. The match had tempers flaring within half hour as Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was sent off after 33 minutes and committing two fouls in space of three minutes. Rattin refused to leave which led to the game being delayed for over eight minutes. England eventually held on to the lead to advance and win their only World Cup trophy till date.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-england-captain-harry-kane-sides-with-coach-tuchel-on-criticism-after-win-vs-n-1783917274483">FIFA 2026 | England captain Harry Kane sides with coach Tuchel on criticism after win vs Norway</a><h2>FIFA 1986 - Argentina 2-1 England</h2>The game played at Azteca in Mexico is remembered the most for Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and another one which was surreal and spectacular as the South American side 2-1. The quarter-final loss meant England were out of the tournament and Argentina went on to win the World Cup by beating West Germany in the final.<h2>FIFA 1998 - Argentina 2-2 England (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties)</h2>David Beckham was red carded for his kick out at Argentina's Diego Simeone in the Round of 16 match. All four goals were scored before the half-time with Gabriel Batistuta scoring a penalty in 7th minute before Alan Shearer returning the favour in 11th minute. Michael Owen then gave England 2-1 lead in the 17th minute before Javier Zanetti levelled it the first half's injury time. England held on despite two red cards but lost on penalties. Argentina also didn't made far and lost to Netherlands in the next round.<h2>FIFA 2002 - England 1-0 Argentina</h2>The match will also be remembered for David Beckham but this time for leading his side to victory. Only one goal was scored in the match, courtesy Beckham and England won group-stage meeting played at Sapporo, Japan. England progressed to knockout stage and Argentina exited in the group-stage for the first and only time since 1962.<h2>Where to watch and live stream England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?</h2>England vs Argentina semi-final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

England vs Argentina - one of the most fiercest rivalries in the World Cup history. The two sides have met five times in the World Cups so far with England leading the head-to-head record with 3-2. The upcoming showdown on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta promises to be a blockbuster.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come down to its last week with only four teams remaining in the contention for the trophy. There are two semi-finals to be played to decide the teams of title showdown and one of those matches is England vs Argentina - one of the most fiercest rivalries in the World Cup history. The two sides have met five times in the World Cups so far with England leading the head-to-head record with 3-2. The upcoming showdown on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta promises to be a blockbuster given the history of two sides which have had multiple moments worthy of remembering. FIFA 1962: England 3-1 Argentina The first two sides met in the FIFA World Cup was in 1962 edition during the group stage in Rancagua, Chile. The match was pretty much a one-sided affair with Ron Flowers, Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves scoring one goal each to help England advance. Engladn advanced to the next stage ahead of Argentina based on better goal difference but were beaten by eventualy champions Brazil in the quarter-final.

England vs Argentina - one of the most fiercest rivalries in the World Cup history. The two sides have met five times in the World Cups so far with England leading the head-to-head record with 3-2. The upcoming showdown on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta promises to be a blockbuster.

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Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-fa-investigates-suspected-cyberattack-after-controversial-fifa-world-cup-win-against-egypt-1783715129494">Hacked? Argentina FA investigates shocking emails after dramatic win over Egypt</a>Kane is just one goal behind the Manchester City striker for the tournament after taking his World Cup tally to 14 as he has helped England reach a third consecutive quarter-final."I think it's Norway versus England but I don't think it is a secret that Kane is the match winner number one for England and Haaland is the match winner number one for us," Solbakken said at his pre-match press conference in Miami.

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Solbakken's counterpart Thomas Tuchel was recruited by the English Football Association to get a talented generation of players over the line after a series of narrow misses at major tournaments under his predecessor Gareth Southgate.By contrast, Norway are in their first major tournament of any kind for 26 years and have exceeded expectations, most notably in stunning 2-1 win against Brazil thanks to Haaland's late double in the last 16."Every game has been the most important (in history) for Norwegian football, especially in the knockout rounds, so this is the third time it is the most important game," added Solbakken. "I feel the players are in a relaxed but competitive mood."I think England has more pressure than us, but we also put pressure on our performance. When the game has started I don't think the players think so much about the pressure when it's eleven versus eleven."Norway's progress has caught the imagination at home and across the Atlantic in the United States.Their fans' Viking row celebration has become one of the iconic images of the tournament, while Haaland's status as a global star has soared thanks to his goalscoring prowess on the pitch and jovial personality off it."I think the whole of Norway is looking forward to tomorrow. We've had some great nights in this World Cup before and it brings the country together," said Solbakken."Maybe this will never come back to Norway because I think we will qualify more. Every time (now) we have a possibility to go through to a European Championship or a World Cup. But now it's 26 years since we had it last time."The match in south Florida could be impacted by brutal heat and humidity that is forecast around the 5:00 pm local time (2100 GMT) kick-off.Miami is currently under a heat advisory from the US National Weather Service with "feels like" temperatures rising beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)."We have trained very lightly. We haven't done much hard work. We are with the tactical sessions, but in a lower tempo and not trained for long periods. So it's all about being fresh tomorrow," said Solbakken, whose side have trained in Miami for the past three days.The two countries, he said, would have to get “used to the same conditions.”

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Also Read - Hacked? Argentina FA investigates shocking emails after dramatic win over Egypt Kane is just one goal behind the Manchester City striker for the tournament after taking his World Cup tally to 14 as he has helped England reach a third consecutive quarter-final. "I think it's Norway versus England but I don't think it is a secret that Kane is the match winner number one for England and Haaland is the match winner number one for us," Solbakken said at his pre-match press conference in Miami.

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.

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We are in the midst of perhaps the greatest World Cup Golden Boot race of all time. Just a few weeks into this showpiece event in North America, the top global stars are fighting for that one prize that separates them from the rest. Be it Kylian Mbappé from France, Argentina’s icon Lionel Messi, England captain and star striker Harry Kane, or talismanic Norwegian attacker Erling Haaland, all lead the race for the most goals in the 2026 World Cup. Those seeking Cristiano Ronaldo's name must wait as the legendary goal-scorer is yet to shine in this tournament.<h3>Kane cuts gap with Mbappé, Messi</h3>England striker Harry Kane is having perhaps his greatest season as a professional footballer, having already amassed over 70 goals for his club and country combined. Earlier, sitting behind several top names with just three goals in as many outings in the group stages, Kane scored a brace against DR Congo in England's Round of 32 match, and not only did it help them beat their African opponents and qualify for the Round of 16, but it also helped equal Haaland's tally (5) for most goals in four matches -- one shy of the top spot attained by Mbappé (six) and Messi (seven). &nbsp;Kane now has 13 World Cup goals, five shy of Mbappé’s overall tally thus far (18 and counting) and seven of Messi’s record of 20 World Cup goals.<h3>From where it all began</h3>Messi, however, started with a goal-scoring spree in this edition, clobbering six in his first three matches, including his maiden World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria. He added a brace to it against Austria before scoring his last against Jordan in the last group stage game. &nbsp;Against Cape Verde in Argentina’s Round of 32 match, Messi was again on the scoresheet, while also assisting one in his team’s tense 3-2 win over the World Cup debutants.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-hugged-me-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-reveals-chat-with-argentine-superstar-fifa-world-cup-2026-1783170420759">‘Messi hugged me said…,’ Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reveals chat with Argentine superstar</a>

Meanwhile, the French striker Mbappé is having a ball at this edition. In four matches, he has scored six goals and assisted twice. He, however, is not the only French player to make headlines as his fellow winger Ousmane Dembele and attacking playmaker Michael Olise are turning heads too. &nbsp;While Dembele is not far behind in goals, having netted four, including a first-half hat-trick against Norway, Olise has assisted five times in four matches.<h3>Keep an eye on Haaland and Ronaldo</h3>Haaland, on the other hand, has scored five goals in his debut World Cup, that too in only three matches. He is tied with Kane and just one shot from equalling the six-goal tally. Against Brazil, he might do that. &nbsp;And well, at the end, the one name remains, perhaps the greatest goal scorer of all time, Portugal’s talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. In three matches so far, he has found the net just twice, two behind Vinicius Jr from Brazil, who shall also not be forgotten. With the tournament entering the business end, only time will decide who stands tall.

Track the epic 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead the standings, with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland closing the gap fast.

We are in the midst of perhaps the greatest World Cup Golden Boot race of all time. Just a few weeks into this showpiece event in North America, the top global stars are fighting for that one prize that separates them from the rest. Be it Kylian Mbappé from France, Argentina’s icon Lionel Messi, England captain and star striker Harry Kane, or talismanic Norwegian attacker Erling Haaland, all lead the race for the most goals in the 2026 World Cup. Those seeking Cristiano Ronaldo's name must wait as the legendary goal-scorer is yet to shine in this tournament. Kane cuts gap with Mbappé, Messi England striker Harry Kane is having perhaps his greatest season as a professional footballer, having already amassed over 70 goals for his club and country combined. Earlier, sitting behind several top names with just three goals in as many outings in the group stages, Kane scored a brace against DR Congo in England's Round of 32 match, and not only did it help them beat their African opponents and qualify for the Round of 16, but it also helped equal Haaland's tally (5) for most goals in four matches -- one shy of the top spot attained by Mbappé (six) and Messi (seven). Kane now has 13 World Cup goals, five shy of Mbappé’s overall tally thus far (18 and counting) and seven of Messi’s record of 20 World Cup goals. From where it all began Messi, however, started with a goal-scoring spree in this edition, clobbering six in his first three matches, including his maiden World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria. He added a brace to it against Austria before scoring his last against Jordan in the last group stage game. Against Cape Verde in Argentina’s Round of 32 match, Messi was again on the scoresheet, while also assisting one in his team’s tense 3-2 win over the World Cup debutants. Also read| ‘Messi hugged me said…,’ Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reveals chat with Argentine superstar

Track the epic 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead the standings, with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland closing the gap fast.

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England were on the verge of exiting the FIFA 2026 against DR Congo in Round of 32 match on Tuesday (Jul 1) at the Atlanta Stadium when Harry Kane decide otherwise. The English skipper fired in two goals in space of about 11 minutes to not only bring England back from dead but put them into the Round of 16 as well. Kane, who had won Golden Boot for his six goals in FIFA 2018, has already reached to five in the ongoing tournament, and if his form continues, the Three Lions striker is expected to increase his tally in upcoming games.<h2>Kane overtakes Pele for most goals in World Cup history</h2>Brazil legend Pele, who is the only person to win three FIFA World Cup trophies in 1958, 1962, and 1970, had 12 goals to his name in the tournament history. Before the match against DR Congo, Kane had 11 goals to his name across two editions. He equalled Pele in the 75th minute and then surpassed him in the 86th minute. He also went past England great Gary Lineker for most goals by an Englishman in the FIFA World Cup history. With 84 international goals to his name in 117 appearances, he's already England highest goal scorer in the internationals.

<h2>What did Kane say after the win?</h2>England were looking at the dark end of the result when DR Congo scored the goal in the 7th minute and kept Kane's men at bay for nearly 70 minutes after that. The skipper, however, stepped up in style and turned the tables in span of just 10 minutes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-when-own-goal-cost-colombian-footballer-his-life-andres-escobar-story-1782974598460">FIFA | When own goal cost Colombian footballer his life - Andres Escobar story</a>Speaking after the match, Kane said: "I told the boys to enjoy [the win]. Sometimes, as an England player, when you go through tough games like this, and games you're expected to win, you don't always celebrate how you should.""I want the boys to enjoy it, enjoy it with the fans like we did, and then we go again in four days," he added.<h2>Where to watch and live stream England's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>England's knockout matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)&nbsp;

The English skipper, who overtook Brazil legend Pele for most goals in FIFA, fired in two goals in space of about 11 minutes to not only bring England back from dead but put them into the Round of 16 as well.

England were on the verge of exiting the FIFA 2026 against DR Congo in Round of 32 match on Tuesday (Jul 1) at the Atlanta Stadium when Harry Kane decide otherwise. The English skipper fired in two goals in space of about 11 minutes to not only bring England back from dead but put them into the Round of 16 as well. Kane, who had won Golden Boot for his six goals in FIFA 2018, has already reached to five in the ongoing tournament, and if his form continues, the Three Lions striker is expected to increase his tally in upcoming games. Kane overtakes Pele for most goals in World Cup history Brazil legend Pele, who is the only person to win three FIFA World Cup trophies in 1958, 1962, and 1970, had 12 goals to his name in the tournament history. Before the match against DR Congo, Kane had 11 goals to his name across two editions. He equalled Pele in the 75th minute and then surpassed him in the 86th minute. He also went past England great Gary Lineker for most goals by an Englishman in the FIFA World Cup history. With 84 international goals to his name in 117 appearances, he's already England highest goal scorer in the internationals.

The English skipper, who overtook Brazil legend Pele for most goals in FIFA, fired in two goals in space of about 11 minutes to not only bring England back from dead but put them into the Round of 16 as well.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane blows away DR Congo in span of about 10 minutes and creates history in thrilling win for England

Harry Kane etched his name into England’s FIFA World Cup history on Sunday (IST) by becoming the country’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament. The England captain scored his 11th World Cup goal in a 2-0 win over Panama in their final Group L match at New York New Jersey Stadium. Kane had equalled Gary Lineker’s long-standing tally of 10 World Cup goals during England’s opening 4-2 victory over Croatia. He now moved ahead of the former striker with a powerful header in the second half against Panama, setting a new national record, according to OptaJoe.&nbsp;England won comfortably with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. After a scoreless first half, Bellingham gave England the lead in the 62nd minute by reacting quickly to a loose ball from a corner and scoring from close range at the near post.&nbsp;England scored their second goal six minutes later. Jude Bellingham sent a good cross into the box and Harry Kane headed the ball powerfully into the net to make it 2-0. The strike also marked Kane’s 18th goal across major international tournaments for England.

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Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-steve-clarke-resigns-as-scotland-head-coach-after-group-stage-exit-1782618388233">FIFA World Cup 2026: Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after group-stage exit</a>&nbsp;Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive win over Croatia before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second outing.&nbsp;The victory over Panama ensured England finished on top of Group L, with Croatia taking second place, while Ghana, who had already booked their place in the next round, ended the group stage in third.

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring in the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Panama on Sunday, adding another milestone to his international career.

Harry Kane etched his name into England’s FIFA World Cup history on Sunday (IST) by becoming the country’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament. The England captain scored his 11th World Cup goal in a 2-0 win over Panama in their final Group L match at New York New Jersey Stadium. Kane had equalled Gary Lineker’s long-standing tally of 10 World Cup goals during England’s opening 4-2 victory over Croatia. He now moved ahead of the former striker with a powerful header in the second half against Panama, setting a new national record, according to OptaJoe. England won comfortably with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. After a scoreless first half, Bellingham gave England the lead in the 62nd minute by reacting quickly to a loose ball from a corner and scoring from close range at the near post. England scored their second goal six minutes later. Jude Bellingham sent a good cross into the box and Harry Kane headed the ball powerfully into the net to make it 2-0. The strike also marked Kane’s 18th goal across major international tournaments for England.

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring in the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Panama on Sunday, adding another milestone to his international career.

FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer

An unexpected subplot stole the spotlight ahead of England’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Ghana when Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane. The self-proclaimed spiritualist, popularly known as the ‘Devil of Wednesday’, vowed to use his powers to stop the Bayern Munich striker from damaging Ghana’s hopes in the tournament.&nbsp;Bonsam’s comments quickly went viral across the football world, reviving memories of his previous claim that he was responsible for Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury before the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This time, however, his target was Harry Kane.The witch doctor insisted that he had no intention of harming the England skipper and only wanted to limit his impact on the match. As it turned out, Kane endured a frustrating evening as England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana. The striker struggled to influence proceedings, managed only a handful of meaningful touches and squandered a golden late opportunity from close range that could have secured England’s progression.&nbsp;The unusual story triggered a wave of reactions online, with fans joking that the “curse had worked” following Kane’s subdued display. References to Ghanaian juju flooded social media, turning an otherwise routine group-stage encounter into one of the tournament’s most talked-about talking points. Despite the superstition and online banter, Ghana’s disciplined defensive performance was the real reason behind England’s frustration. Kane was tightly marked throughout the contest as Ghana secured a valuable point against one of the tournament favourites.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-next-question-cristiano-ronaldo-dismisses-query-on-messi-after-portugal-s-5-0-win-1782291088422">WATCH | 'Next question': Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses query on Messi after Portugal's 5-0 win</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<h2>Who is Nana Kwaku Bonsam?</h2>A prominent and often controversial figure in Ghana, Bonsam runs three shrines in the capital city of Accra. Branding himself as “The Great Authentic Man”, he claims to have lived in several international cities, including New York, Amsterdam, Berlin and parts of Italy. His official website also highlights profiles written about him by The New York Times.&nbsp;“Nana Kwaku Bonsam is an African Traditional Priest based in Ghana. In the last 20 years, he has been helping thousands of people around the world to achieve their goals in life and fortify their spiritual selves. His commitment is to prove that, despite the impact of Chrisitanity and colonialism, there is Real Power in Africa,” according to his website.&nbsp;Bonsam says he helps people pursue their ambitions through the spiritual powers of Kofi oo Kofi. He also describes himself as an herbalist who relies on traditional African knowledge of plants and natural remedies. According to his claims, these remedies can be used to address a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including ailments he believes are not always effectively treated by conventional medicine.&nbsp;The Ghanaian spiritualist is perhaps best known internationally for his claim that he influenced the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s 2014 World Cup campaign. "I said it four months ago that I will work on Cristiano Ronaldo seriously and rule him out of the World Cup or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana, and the best thing I can do is to keep him out through injury," he had said at the time, according to Football360.

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After the match, Bonsam took to Facebook and claimed that he would "release" Kane, allowing the striker to find the back of the net in his next game. "I am the most powerful spiritualist in the whole world now I am going to release Harry Kane so that his next match he can score a goal harry I will come and visit you ok we are brothers I love you soo much," Bonsam added.

Did a Ghanaian witch doctor curse Harry Kane? Nana Kwaku Bonsam's bizarre claim before England vs Ghana went viral after Kane's frustrating performance, sparking debates, memes and football superstition theories worldwide

An unexpected subplot stole the spotlight ahead of England’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Ghana when Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane. The self-proclaimed spiritualist, popularly known as the ‘Devil of Wednesday’, vowed to use his powers to stop the Bayern Munich striker from damaging Ghana’s hopes in the tournament. Bonsam’s comments quickly went viral across the football world, reviving memories of his previous claim that he was responsible for Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury before the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This time, however, his target was Harry Kane. The witch doctor insisted that he had no intention of harming the England skipper and only wanted to limit his impact on the match. As it turned out, Kane endured a frustrating evening as England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana. The striker struggled to influence proceedings, managed only a handful of meaningful touches and squandered a golden late opportunity from close range that could have secured England’s progression. The unusual story triggered a wave of reactions online, with fans joking that the “curse had worked” following Kane’s subdued display. References to Ghanaian juju flooded social media, turning an otherwise routine group-stage encounter into one of the tournament’s most talked-about talking points. Despite the superstition and online banter, Ghana’s disciplined defensive performance was the real reason behind England’s frustration. Kane was tightly marked throughout the contest as Ghana secured a valuable point against one of the tournament favourites. Also Read: WATCH | 'Next question': Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses query on Messi after Portugal's 5-0 win Watch the video here

Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed he cursed Harry Kane before England's World Cup clash with Ghana. Kane's quiet display fueled viral reactions and social media debate

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England captain Harry Kane made World Cup history on Wednesday (Jun 17) by becoming the player with the most penalty goals (excluding shootouts) in the tournament. The 32-year-old opened the scoring for England from the penalty in their Group L match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was his fifth World Cup penalty goal, moving him clear at the top of the all-time list.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kane scored three penalty goals during the 2018 World Cup, two against Panama in the group stage at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium and one against Colombia in the Round of 16. He added a fourth penalty goal against France in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.&nbsp;His latest penalty against Croatia took his total to five, more than any other player in World Cup history, excluding penalty shootouts.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-a-performance-to-be-proud-of-pm-starmer-praises-england-after-croatia-win-1781774976449">FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win</a>

<h2>Harry Kane’s penalty goals in FIFA World Cup</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Goals</th><th>Vs</th><th>Venue</th><th>Date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Panama</td><td>Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod</td><td>24 Jun, 2018</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Panama</td><td>Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod</td><td>24 Jun, 2018</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Colombia</td><td>Otkritie Arena, Moscow</td><td>3 Jul, 2018</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>France</td><td>Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor</td><td>10 Dec, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Croatia</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td><td>17 Jun, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Behind Kane on the list are Gabriel Batistuta, Eusebio, Rob Rensenbrink and Lionel Messi, who each scored four World Cup penalty goals.<h2>Most goals in FIFA World Cup from penalties</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>Total attempts</td><td>Goals</td></tr><tr><td>Harry Kane</td><td>England</td><td>6</td><td>5*</td></tr><tr><td>Gabriel Batistuta</td><td>Argentina</td><td>4</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Eusebio</td><td>Portugal</td><td>4</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Rob Rensenbrink</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>4</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Lionel Messi</td><td>Argentina</td><td>6</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Kane now has 10 World Cup goals overall, matching the record for the most goals scored by an England player in the tournament’s history.&nbsp;<h2>Where to watch and stream England's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>England's group-stage matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Harry Kane made World Cup history on Wednesday by setting a new record for the most penalty goals in the tournament, excluding shootouts.

England captain Harry Kane made World Cup history on Wednesday (Jun 17) by becoming the player with the most penalty goals (excluding shootouts) in the tournament. The 32-year-old opened the scoring for England from the penalty in their Group L match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was his fifth World Cup penalty goal, moving him clear at the top of the all-time list. Kane scored three penalty goals during the 2018 World Cup, two against Panama in the group stage at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium and one against Colombia in the Round of 16. He added a fourth penalty goal against France in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. His latest penalty against Croatia took his total to five, more than any other player in World Cup history, excluding penalty shootouts. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win

Harry Kane made World Cup history on Wednesday by setting a new record for the most penalty goals in the tournament, excluding shootouts.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane breaks World Cup record for most penalty goals

Harry Kane has revealed that a powerful half-time message from Thomas Tuchel inspired England’s comeback performance in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England endured a difficult first half against Croatia despite Kane matching Gary Lineker’s World Cup scoring record for England. Kane scored from the penalty spot before adding a second goal from Declan Rice’s corner, but Croatia responded twice before the break to leave the match level.&nbsp;Tuchel’s words at half-time helped transform England’s display after the restart. Jude Bellingham restored England’s lead before substitute Marcus Rashford sealed the victory late on. “He told us to take the shackles off, calm down and let’s go. He said what’s the worst that can happen? Show the world who we can be,” said Kane of Tuchel’s speech. “We came out in the second half full gas and they couldn’t live with it, and that’s the level we have to set in every game. The way we controlled the game once we went ahead, we never really looked like we were in danger and then scored on the counterattack. We had a spell where we could have scored three or four. Credit to everyone: the first game of the tournament and a great result against a tough side.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-a-performance-to-be-proud-of-pm-starmer-praises-england-after-croatia-win-1781774976449">FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win</a>&nbsp;Bellingham also highlighted the impact of Tuchel’s calm approach during the interval. “It wasn’t one of those where it was a big drama or standing up and shouting; it was what the team needed. We have a mature group with great leaders in there; everyone knew the level we had to get to. The start of the second half gave us a great platform.” England faced a concern when Declan Rice was substituted in the second half as a precaution. Tuchel later explained that the midfielder had experienced discomfort in his lower back and upper hamstring.&nbsp;“He feels discomfort. And I didn’t want to take any risks. So if I take Declan off, which I never wanted to do,” said Tuchel. “But it was the moment to protect him. I hope it’s nothing more. Declan just reassured me at the end. ‘It’s good, it’s good.’ I know the discomfort and we will take care of it.”

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Tuchel admitted that England showed signs of nervousness despite twice taking the lead and believes the experience will help his players as the tournament progresses. “Sometimes if you want to get it so perfectly right, you sometimes want it too much and you overthink it,” he said. “In the end, in doubt, we took the decision to go backwards, on and off the ball. We played way too many [passes] backwards, we played way too many back to our goalkeeper. It took us a while to find our confidence. That’s why I said maybe it’s also normal. I had the hope that the goals would help us. It was not the case.”&nbsp;Speaking further on his half-time team talk, Tuchel explained his message focused on confidence and bravery. “I told them to calm down. We just conceded the goal. To calm down, calm their nerves. And encourage them to do it our way. I told them that my perception of them in the last 17 days will not change no matter what the result is. I want them to do it their way. Our way. I want them to be brave, courageous and tenacious on the front foot. And just go for it.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fifa-world-cup-2026-mexico-s-unique-tradition-baby-jesus-dons-mexico-jersey-1781772131358/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/fifa-world-cup-2026-mexico-s-unique-tradition-baby-jesus-dons-mexico-jersey-1781772131358/embed</a>

Harry Kane reveals Thomas Tuchel’s inspiring half-time speech that helped England defeat Croatia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. Read reactions from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Tuchel, plus the latest update on Declan Rice’s injury concern

Harry Kane has revealed that a powerful half-time message from Thomas Tuchel inspired England’s comeback performance in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England endured a difficult first half against Croatia despite Kane matching Gary Lineker’s World Cup scoring record for England. Kane scored from the penalty spot before adding a second goal from Declan Rice’s corner, but Croatia responded twice before the break to leave the match level. Tuchel’s words at half-time helped transform England’s display after the restart. Jude Bellingham restored England’s lead before substitute Marcus Rashford sealed the victory late on. “He told us to take the shackles off, calm down and let’s go. He said what’s the worst that can happen? Show the world who we can be,” said Kane of Tuchel’s speech. “We came out in the second half full gas and they couldn’t live with it, and that’s the level we have to set in every game. The way we controlled the game once we went ahead, we never really looked like we were in danger and then scored on the counterattack. We had a spell where we could have scored three or four. Credit to everyone: the first game of the tournament and a great result against a tough side.” Also Read: FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win Bellingham also highlighted the impact of Tuchel’s calm approach during the interval. “It wasn’t one of those where it was a big drama or standing up and shouting; it was what the team needed. We have a mature group with great leaders in there; everyone knew the level we had to get to. The start of the second half gave us a great platform.” England faced a concern when Declan Rice was substituted in the second half as a precaution. Tuchel later explained that the midfielder had experienced discomfort in his lower back and upper hamstring. “He feels discomfort. And I didn’t want to take any risks. So if I take Declan off, which I never wanted to do,” said Tuchel. “But it was the moment to protect him. I hope it’s nothing more. Declan just reassured me at the end. ‘It’s good, it’s good.’ I know the discomfort and we will take care of it.”

Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech inspired England’s second-half surge as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford score against Croatia

‘Show the world who we can be’: Kane reveals Tuchel’s half-time speech behind England's win over Croatia

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England’s impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium in Texas on Wednesday, describing it as “a performance to be proud of”. In a post on X, Starmer congratulated the team and expressed confidence ahead of their next fixture against Ghana on Jun 23.&nbsp;"A fantastic result against Croatia and a performance to be proud of. On to the next one," he said in the X post.&nbsp;England began their World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note under head coach Thomas Tuchel, overcoming a strong Croatian side. Captain Harry Kane led from the front with two goals, while Jude Bellingham added a superb strike after the break. Substitute Marcus Rashford scored a late goal to complete the win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-he-goes-into-the-path-of-bruno-fernandes-ronaldo-gets-called-out-by-henry-for-dr-congo-performance-1781773184235">FIFA 2026 | 'He goes into the path of Bruno Fernandes': Ronaldo gets called out by Henry for DR Congo performance</a>&nbsp;The Three Lions earned an early penalty in the 11th minute when Noni Madueke was fouled by Luka Modric inside the box. Although Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved Harry Kane’s first attempt, but VAR showed the goalkeeper had moved off his line early, so the penalty was retaken. Kane then scored from the second attempt to put England ahead.

Croatia responded strongly and equalised in the 36th minute through Martin Baturina. He scored after a good move, set up by a strong run and pass from Luka Sucic, beating Jordan Pickford with a powerful shot.&nbsp;England captain Harry Kane then scored another goal in the 42nd minute, helping his team win the match and make a strong start to their campaign.&nbsp;The skipper also joined David Beckham as only the second England player to score in three separate FIFA World Cup editions (2018, 2022 and 2026).<h2>Where to watch and stream England's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>England's group-stage matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England's impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium, hailing the team's strong start to the tournament.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England’s impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium in Texas on Wednesday, describing it as “a performance to be proud of”. In a post on X, Starmer congratulated the team and expressed confidence ahead of their next fixture against Ghana on Jun 23. "A fantastic result against Croatia and a performance to be proud of. On to the next one," he said in the X post. England began their World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note under head coach Thomas Tuchel, overcoming a strong Croatian side. Captain Harry Kane led from the front with two goals, while Jude Bellingham added a superb strike after the break. Substitute Marcus Rashford scored a late goal to complete the win. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | 'He goes into the path of Bruno Fernandes': Ronaldo gets called out by Henry for DR Congo performance The Three Lions earned an early penalty in the 11th minute when Noni Madueke was fouled by Luka Modric inside the box. Although Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved Harry Kane’s first attempt, but VAR showed the goalkeeper had moved off his line early, so the penalty was retaken. Kane then scored from the second attempt to put England ahead.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England's impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium, hailing the team's strong start to the tournament.

FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win

Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas. England are among the favourites for the tournament in North America after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups. But history weighs heavy on Thomas Tuchel's talented side as they chase their first major trophy for 60 years.Bayern Munich striker Kane, who will be expected to provide England's goals, said: "For sure it's one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win it.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-fifa-world-cup-2026-tino-livramento-ruled-out-with-hamstring-injury-as-tuchel-names-replacement-1781615672387">England FIFA World Cup 2026: Tino Livramento out with injury, Chalobah called up</a>"I think everyone is eager to just start well tomorrow and prove that we have the capabilities of going far in this tournament."Kane comes to the World Cup after another prolific season in Germany and at 32 has experience of going deep with his country on the biggest stages.England's squad is a balance of older heads and youth, and Kane said: "Ultimately, for me, the message is just to be free in the mind."I think, in any tournament you play, if you feel like you go for it, you go for the wins, you go for the pressing, you leave it all out on the pitch, then you can hold your head up high no matter what the outcome is."Earlier Tuesday defender Tino Livramento was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah.The Newcastle right-back, 23, sustained the injury during a training session at the team's Kansas City base on Sunday."Of course he was disappointed and so were we," said the German Tuchel, who has made it clear that winning the World Cup for his adopted nation is his goal."He was a key player and in good shape."He added: "Tino was a sad one, but the injury happened days ago, so it's out of the system and we're ready to go."England twice fell at the final hurdle in the European Championship and reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar in 2022 under Gareth Southgate.That came after a run to the semi-finals in Russia four years earlier -- where they were beaten by Wednesday's opponents Croatia.Asked by reporters what his message was for people in England, where expectation is as high as ever, former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Tuchel said: "I hope they enjoy our match and they can feel and see tomorrow what I felt and saw the last 16 days."(That means) brilliant effort and brilliant atmosphere, attitude from the players and from the whole team around the team, behind the team."So I hope we can express that and we can show that, and they can be proud of us."He added: "We have a right to dream, but we don't want to be delusional."Also in a competitive Group L are Ghana and Panama.

 England are among the favourites for the tournament in North America after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups.

Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas. England are among the favourites for the tournament in North America after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups. But history weighs heavy on Thomas Tuchel's talented side as they chase their first major trophy for 60 years. Bayern Munich striker Kane, who will be expected to provide England's goals, said: "For sure it's one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win it. Also Read - England FIFA World Cup 2026: Tino Livramento out with injury, Chalobah called up "I think everyone is eager to just start well tomorrow and prove that we have the capabilities of going far in this tournament." Kane comes to the World Cup after another prolific season in Germany and at 32 has experience of going deep with his country on the biggest stages. England's squad is a balance of older heads and youth, and Kane said: "Ultimately, for me, the message is just to be free in the mind. "I think, in any tournament you play, if you feel like you go for it, you go for the wins, you go for the pressing, you leave it all out on the pitch, then you can hold your head up high no matter what the outcome is." Earlier Tuesday defender Tino Livramento was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah. The Newcastle right-back, 23, sustained the injury during a training session at the team's Kansas City base on Sunday. "Of course he was disappointed and so were we," said the German Tuchel, who has made it clear that winning the World Cup for his adopted nation is his goal. "He was a key player and in good shape." He added: "Tino was a sad one, but the injury happened days ago, so it's out of the system and we're ready to go." England twice fell at the final hurdle in the European Championship and reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar in 2022 under Gareth Southgate. That came after a run to the semi-finals in Russia four years earlier -- where they were beaten by Wednesday's opponents Croatia. Asked by reporters what his message was for people in England, where expectation is as high as ever, former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Tuchel said: "I hope they enjoy our match and they can feel and see tomorrow what I felt and saw the last 16 days. "(That means) brilliant effort and brilliant atmosphere, attitude from the players and from the whole team around the team, behind the team. "So I hope we can express that and we can show that, and they can be proud of us." He added: "We have a right to dream, but we don't want to be delusional." Also in a competitive Group L are Ghana and Panama.

&nbsp;England are among the favourites for the tournament in North America after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane wants England to be 'free in the mind' as they chase first major trophy in about six decades

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence earned admiration from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the growing list of well-wishers after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kane shared his praise on Instagram Stories, applauding Virat Kohli and the Bengaluru franchise for their remarkable achievement.&nbsp;"What a player and what a knock @virat.kohli! Congrats @royalchallengers.bengaluru on making it back-to-back IPL titles," Kane wrote. After ending an 18-year wait for their maiden IPL trophy in 2025, RCB successfully defended their title in 2026 with another dominant campaign. The victory made them only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to win consecutive IPL championships.&nbsp;The triumph also placed Rajat Patidar among an elite group of IPL captains. The RCB skipper became only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to guide a team to back-to-back IPL titles. Virat Kohli once again played a decisive role in the title-winning campaign, finishing the final unbeaten on 75 and leading from the front in the pressure-filled chase.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/texas-tech-vs-alabama-softball-mia-williams-walk-off-homer-forces-winner-take-all-wcws-showdown-1780375242295">Texas Tech vs Alabama softball: Mia Williams' walk-off homer forces winner-take-all WCWS showdown</a>

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Patidar, who scored more than 500 runs during the season, credited Kohli for helping him grow as a batter while also supporting younger members of the squad. "The way I look at my batting, I try to work on where I can improve, against pacers especially. I got a lot of ideas and help from Kohli bhai. Whenever I see him, he's always there for the team and all the players. He goes to the young players even if they're nervous approaching him," Patidar said.&nbsp;Reflecting on winning his second IPL title as captain, Patidar admitted that memories of last year's historic triumph resurfaced as he entered the stadium. However, he stressed that the team's focus remained firmly on the task at hand. "It feels superb. There were a lot of memories from last year, but we had to stay in the present. Don't have words to express, but feeling good," he said.

Harry Kane congratulates Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their IPL 2026 triumph over Gujarat Titans. RCB secured back-to-back IPL titles, with Kohli starring in the final and Rajat Patidar joining an elite list of championship-winning captains

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence earned admiration from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the growing list of well-wishers after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kane shared his praise on Instagram Stories, applauding Virat Kohli and the Bengaluru franchise for their remarkable achievement. "What a player and what a knock @virat.kohli! Congrats @royalchallengers.bengaluru on making it back-to-back IPL titles," Kane wrote. After ending an 18-year wait for their maiden IPL trophy in 2025, RCB successfully defended their title in 2026 with another dominant campaign. The victory made them only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to win consecutive IPL championships. The triumph also placed Rajat Patidar among an elite group of IPL captains. The RCB skipper became only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to guide a team to back-to-back IPL titles. Virat Kohli once again played a decisive role in the title-winning campaign, finishing the final unbeaten on 75 and leading from the front in the pressure-filled chase. Also Read: Texas Tech vs Alabama softball: Mia Williams' walk-off homer forces winner-take-all WCWS showdown

England footballer Harry Kane praised Virat Kohli as RCB defeated the Gujarat Titans to win the IPL 2026 title, becoming back-to-back champions

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With just three matches left in the season, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid, which is out of the tournament, is leading the golden boot race with 15 goals. Bayern's Harry Kane is second with 13 goals and can surpass Mbappe.

With just three matches left in the season, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid, which is out of the tournament, is leading the golden boot race with 15 goals. Bayern's Harry Kane is second with 13 goals and can surpass Mbappe.

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From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah here is a look at five players with most goals for single Premier League side. The list also features the likes of Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry with Salah announcing his Liverpool exit. 

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah here is a look at five players with most goals for single Premier League side. The list also features the likes of Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry with Salah announcing his Liverpool exit.&nbsp;

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah, 5 players with most goals for single Premier League side

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane here is a look at five players fastest to score 500 goals. The list features the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski as well with Kane recently joining the elite club. 

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane here is a look at five players fastest to score 500 goals. The list features the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski as well with Kane recently joining the elite club.&nbsp;

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane, 5 players fastest to score 500 goals

Football’s history has had countless strikers who have tasted tremendous success at the top level, but only a handful of them have achieved it with two different clubs. Let’s check out the players who scored 20-plus Champions League goals for two separate clubs.

Football’s history has had countless strikers who have tasted tremendous success at the top level, but only a handful of them have achieved it with two different clubs. Let’s check out the players who scored 20-plus Champions League goals for two separate clubs.

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Harry Kane scored for the seventh straight game as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home on Saturday -- their 11th win from 11 games in all competitions this season.&nbsp;The win kept Bayern five points clear atop the Bundesliga table as they maintained their perfect record with 21 points from seven outings this term.&nbsp;"It was a big game. Dortmund were unbeaten for a while and we were too," Kane, who scored his 104th goal for the champions, told reporters.&nbsp;"We have to keep getting those wins. We're doing that well so far."&nbsp;Defeat left Dortmund fourth, seven points adrift of Bayern.&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named Kane in the number 10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who made his third start for his new club.&nbsp;Kane took no time to show his creative chops, threading passes for wingers Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, who both had great chances inside the opening 10 minutes.&nbsp;Kane then nodded Bayern in front with a typical poacher's goal from a corner on 21 minutes to notch up his 400th goal at club level.&nbsp;The forward now has 19 goals in 11 games in all competitions this season for Bayern, including 12 in the league.&nbsp;After the one-way traffic of the opening period, Dortmund were better in the second half and should have drawn level when Serhou Guirassy pounced on a Bayern error and teed up Karim Adeyemi, who slipped while trying to shoot.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Jobe Bellingham came off the bench late on and his mistake, hesitating in possession in his own box, allowed Olise to slide in and score with 11 minutes left.&nbsp;Kane said he spoke to compatriot Bellingham about the error, telling him: "'Keep doing what you're doing'.&nbsp;"He's a great player with a lot of potential," the England captain added of the 20-year-old.Dortmund pulled one back through Julian Brandt, who got a boot to a dangerous Julian Ryerson cross in the 84th minute, but the visitors could not make their late pressure count.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;With his current contract expiring at the end of next season, Kane told reporters after the Dortmund win "conversations will happen" about a extension at Bayern.“There's no rush, but I think things are going really well. I've said before how happy I am at Bayern.”<h2>Grimaldo at the double</h2>Alex Grimaldo scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen won 4-3 at Mainz, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games as they prepare for a European clash with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;The win sent Leverkusen to fifth in the table, level on points with Dortmund.&nbsp;Grimaldo's spot-kick put Leverkusen in front on 11 minutes and Christian Kofane doubled the visitors' lead midway through the first half, finishing off a clever team move with a low shot into the bottom right corner.&nbsp;Leverkusen gave away a soft goal on the 34-minute mark when Loic Bade's clearance hit his own player, allowing Lee Jae-sung to score.&nbsp;Just before half-time, Leverkusen pressed Mainz into an error and Jonas Hofmann, who won the penalty, found Grimaldo in the box for a tap-in, his sixth goal in 10 games in all competitions.&nbsp;Martin Terrier's strike three minutes from time had put Leverkusen 4-2 up but Mainz's Armindo Sieb scored shortly afterwards to set up a nervy ending.&nbsp;Leverkusen, who have scored first in each of their seven matches this season, eventually hung on.&nbsp;"After a bumpy start to the season, we've started picking up a few points," Hofmann told Sky.&nbsp;"We want to build on that and find our footing with our coach (Kasper Hjulmand), who's still new."&nbsp;Dane Hjulmand replaced the sacked Erik ten Hag in early September.&nbsp;RB Leipzig won 2-1 at home against promoted Hamburg, with Christoph Baumgartner scoring both goals for the hosts either side of a strike from Albert Sambi Lokonga.&nbsp;Leipzig were thumped 6-0 in their season opener at Bayern but have recovered impressively with five wins and a draw since lifting them to second spot.&nbsp;Elsewhere, Stuttgart won 3-0 at Wolfsburg to climb to third, with former Wolf Tiago Tomas and Germany duo Maximilian Mittelstaedt and Angelo Stiller grabbing the goals.&nbsp;Promoted Cologne drew 1-1 at home to Augsburg while Werder Bremen gave up the lead twice to draw 2-2 at Heidenheim.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. 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Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named Harry Kane in the number 10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who made his third start for his new club.

Harry Kane scored for the seventh straight game as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home on Saturday -- their 11th win from 11 games in all competitions this season. The win kept Bayern five points clear atop the Bundesliga table as they maintained their perfect record with 21 points from seven outings this term. "It was a big game. Dortmund were unbeaten for a while and we were too," Kane, who scored his 104th goal for the champions, told reporters. "We have to keep getting those wins. We're doing that well so far." Defeat left Dortmund fourth, seven points adrift of Bayern. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named Kane in the number 10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who made his third start for his new club. Kane took no time to show his creative chops, threading passes for wingers Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, who both had great chances inside the opening 10 minutes. Kane then nodded Bayern in front with a typical poacher's goal from a corner on 21 minutes to notch up his 400th goal at club level. The forward now has 19 goals in 11 games in all competitions this season for Bayern, including 12 in the league. After the one-way traffic of the opening period, Dortmund were better in the second half and should have drawn level when Serhou Guirassy pounced on a Bayern error and teed up Karim Adeyemi, who slipped while trying to shoot. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Jobe Bellingham came off the bench late on and his mistake, hesitating in possession in his own box, allowed Olise to slide in and score with 11 minutes left. Kane said he spoke to compatriot Bellingham about the error, telling him: "'Keep doing what you're doing'. "He's a great player with a lot of potential," the England captain added of the 20-year-old. Dortmund pulled one back through Julian Brandt, who got a boot to a dangerous Julian Ryerson cross in the 84th minute, but the visitors could not make their late pressure count. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more With his current contract expiring at the end of next season, Kane told reporters after the Dortmund win "conversations will happen" about a extension at Bayern. “There's no rush, but I think things are going really well. I've said before how happy I am at Bayern.” Grimaldo at the double Alex Grimaldo scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen won 4-3 at Mainz, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games as they prepare for a European clash with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. The win sent Leverkusen to fifth in the table, level on points with Dortmund. Grimaldo's spot-kick put Leverkusen in front on 11 minutes and Christian Kofane doubled the visitors' lead midway through the first half, finishing off a clever team move with a low shot into the bottom right corner. Leverkusen gave away a soft goal on the 34-minute mark when Loic Bade's clearance hit his own player, allowing Lee Jae-sung to score. Just before half-time, Leverkusen pressed Mainz into an error and Jonas Hofmann, who won the penalty, found Grimaldo in the box for a tap-in, his sixth goal in 10 games in all competitions. Martin Terrier's strike three minutes from time had put Leverkusen 4-2 up but Mainz's Armindo Sieb scored shortly afterwards to set up a nervy ending. Leverkusen, who have scored first in each of their seven matches this season, eventually hung on. "After a bumpy start to the season, we've started picking up a few points," Hofmann told Sky. "We want to build on that and find our footing with our coach (Kasper Hjulmand), who's still new." Dane Hjulmand replaced the sacked Erik ten Hag in early September. RB Leipzig won 2-1 at home against promoted Hamburg, with Christoph Baumgartner scoring both goals for the hosts either side of a strike from Albert Sambi Lokonga. Leipzig were thumped 6-0 in their season opener at Bayern but have recovered impressively with five wins and a draw since lifting them to second spot. Elsewhere, Stuttgart won 3-0 at Wolfsburg to climb to third, with former Wolf Tiago Tomas and Germany duo Maximilian Mittelstaedt and Angelo Stiller grabbing the goals. Promoted Cologne drew 1-1 at home to Augsburg while Werder Bremen gave up the lead twice to draw 2-2 at Heidenheim. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named Harry Kane in the number 10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who made his third start for his new club.

Bundesliga: Harry Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Dortmund to stay clear at top

England captain and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is likely to prolong his stay in the Bundesliga after showing interest in signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. Kane, who is in the final two years of his four-year deal with Bayern, has been linked with a return to the Premier League. The English forward is in the form of his life, scoring more than 100 goals for Bayern and is already the Premier League’s second-highest scorer. However, his desire to stay at Bayern could potentially delay a return to the Premier League.<h2>Kane breaks silence on Premier League return</h2>"In terms of the Premier League, I don't know,” Kane said while on duty for England during the latest international break.&nbsp;"If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back.&nbsp;"Now, I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back.&nbsp;"What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now I am fully all in with Bayern."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;It is understood that Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal. Former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had inserted a special clause in Kane’s deal, which saw him swap North London for Bayern Munich in 2023.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Since his move to Bavaria, Kane has been a lethal goal-scoring machine, scoring 103 goals in 106 matches. His Bundesliga goal-scoring record comes with an impressive average of more than one goal a game. In just 69 Bundesliga matches, he has scored 73 goals. Interestingly, had Kane scored that many goals in the Premier League, he could have easily surpassed Alan Shearer’s all-time record for most goals.&nbsp;Shearer has 260 Premier League goals, while Kane left Spurs in 2023 with 213 goals. He is also the only player to score more than 200 goals for a single Premier League side.

It is understood that Harry Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal.

England captain and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is likely to prolong his stay in the Bundesliga after showing interest in signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. Kane, who is in the final two years of his four-year deal with Bayern, has been linked with a return to the Premier League. The English forward is in the form of his life, scoring more than 100 goals for Bayern and is already the Premier League’s second-highest scorer. However, his desire to stay at Bayern could potentially delay a return to the Premier League. Kane breaks silence on Premier League return "In terms of the Premier League, I don't know,” Kane said while on duty for England during the latest international break. "If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. "Now, I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back. "What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now I am fully all in with Bayern." ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history It is understood that Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal. Former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had inserted a special clause in Kane’s deal, which saw him swap North London for Bayern Munich in 2023. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Since his move to Bavaria, Kane has been a lethal goal-scoring machine, scoring 103 goals in 106 matches. His Bundesliga goal-scoring record comes with an impressive average of more than one goal a game. In just 69 Bundesliga matches, he has scored 73 goals. Interestingly, had Kane scored that many goals in the Premier League, he could have easily surpassed Alan Shearer’s all-time record for most goals. Shearer has 260 Premier League goals, while Kane left Spurs in 2023 with 213 goals. He is also the only player to score more than 200 goals for a single Premier League side.

It is understood that Harry Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal.

Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says 'I would probably...'

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.&nbsp;Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.&nbsp;The England striker is averaging two goals a game in the current Bundesliga campaign."It's crazy even for me to be honest. It's an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club and to do it so quickly is something I'm really proud of," Kane told Sky Germany.&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also hailed his striker's performance, noting that it was not just goals that Kane delivered.&nbsp;"I always remind people to look at his defensive work and how much he tracks back as well. He's broken this record but he's done so while giving so much to the team," said the Belgian.&nbsp;Bayern celebrated the first weekend of Oktoberfest in style as a brace from Kane and goals from Jonathan Tah and Konrad Laimer saw them claim their fifth win in five league games.&nbsp;Kane had two early chances to score as he and Michael Olise carved through the Bremen defence in the opening minutes.&nbsp;He skewed the first chance wide and was denied on the second by Arsenal loanee and Bundesliga debutant Karl Hein in the Bremen goal.&nbsp;Tah gave Bayern the lead on 22 minutes, flicking in an elegant backheel off Luis Diaz's knee after a fizzing cross from Olise.&nbsp;The visitors were looking to hit Bayern on the break, but became increasingly fenced into their own penalty area as the first half progressed.&nbsp;Kane struck just before the break, drawing a foul from Marco Friedl in the box and slotting the penalty coolly into the bottom corner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;That was his 99th goal in a Bayern shirt and 20 minutes after the break, he sidefooted in a pass from Diaz to bring up his century.&nbsp;Laimer added a fourth after a well-worked move three minutes from time, but not for the first time in the Allianz Arena, it was Kane’s night.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Loving every minute</h2>The former Tottenham striker now has 15 goals in eight games across all competitions so far this season.&nbsp;His breathtaking run of form comes amid rumours linking him with a move either to Barcelona or a return to the Premier League next summer.&nbsp;Yet Kane himself dismissed the transfer gossip after Friday's game, insisting Bayern was "absolutely" the best place for him to win titles.&nbsp;"I'm really happy here at Bayern. I've got two years left on my contract and I'm loving every minute. I enjoy playing here in front of the fans, I enjoy the team and the manager, so it's not in my thought process at all," he said.&nbsp;He added that he would be open to extending his contract with Bayern.&nbsp;"We haven't had that conversation yet, but it's something I'm sure we can discuss.&nbsp;Nobody's panicking yet and when the time comes, we'll have an open honest conversation about where I'm at and what the future of this club is. All I can say is we're heading in the right direction.&nbsp;“My family are settled now, my kids are in school. So from that point of view I'm not homesick.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Harry Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen. Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland. The England striker is averaging two goals a game in the current Bundesliga campaign. "It's crazy even for me to be honest. It's an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club and to do it so quickly is something I'm really proud of," Kane told Sky Germany. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also hailed his striker's performance, noting that it was not just goals that Kane delivered. "I always remind people to look at his defensive work and how much he tracks back as well. He's broken this record but he's done so while giving so much to the team," said the Belgian. Bayern celebrated the first weekend of Oktoberfest in style as a brace from Kane and goals from Jonathan Tah and Konrad Laimer saw them claim their fifth win in five league games. Kane had two early chances to score as he and Michael Olise carved through the Bremen defence in the opening minutes. He skewed the first chance wide and was denied on the second by Arsenal loanee and Bundesliga debutant Karl Hein in the Bremen goal. Tah gave Bayern the lead on 22 minutes, flicking in an elegant backheel off Luis Diaz's knee after a fizzing cross from Olise. The visitors were looking to hit Bayern on the break, but became increasingly fenced into their own penalty area as the first half progressed. Kane struck just before the break, drawing a foul from Marco Friedl in the box and slotting the penalty coolly into the bottom corner. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history That was his 99th goal in a Bayern shirt and 20 minutes after the break, he sidefooted in a pass from Diaz to bring up his century. Laimer added a fourth after a well-worked move three minutes from time, but not for the first time in the Allianz Arena, it was Kane’s night. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Loving every minute The former Tottenham striker now has 15 goals in eight games across all competitions so far this season. His breathtaking run of form comes amid rumours linking him with a move either to Barcelona or a return to the Premier League next summer. Yet Kane himself dismissed the transfer gossip after Friday's game, insisting Bayern was "absolutely" the best place for him to win titles. "I'm really happy here at Bayern. I've got two years left on my contract and I'm loving every minute. I enjoy playing here in front of the fans, I enjoy the team and the manager, so it's not in my thought process at all," he said. He added that he would be open to extending his contract with Bayern. "We haven't had that conversation yet, but it's something I'm sure we can discuss. Nobody's panicking yet and when the time comes, we'll have an open honest conversation about where I'm at and what the future of this club is. All I can say is we're heading in the right direction. “My family are settled now, my kids are in school. So from that point of view I'm not homesick.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Harry Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.

Bundesliga: Harry Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern Munich goals in record time

Thomas Tuchel said he is impatient to see improvement from his England side and believes there is no need to "sugarcoat" criticism after an underwhelming 1-0 victory over minnows Andorra on Saturday.The Three Lions came under fire for their sloppy performance in the World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, where Harry Kane scored the only goal early in the second half.They were booed after struggling to break down a team ranked 173rd in the world even though they extended Tuchel's winning start to three games."I'm impatient and want to do better," the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss said ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Senegal in Nottingham.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-retirement-should-he-call-time-heres-what-record-suggests-since-winning-last-grand-slam-us-open-2023-1749465545319">Should Novak Djokovic retire? Here's what his record suggests since winning US Open 2023 - his 24th grand slam</a>"We are thinking about giving the players a little bit more freedom in the structure -- let's see."Tomorrow we face a more physical and demanding team. On paper it might not look as offensive as we were against Andorra but will give the players more freedom to express themselves and hopefully we see that on Tuesday."A serial winner of major titles, Tuchel was appointed as the third foreign coach of England to great fanfare, but he has so far failed to deliver on the exciting brand of football he promised.His reign began with a 2-0 win over Albania and 3-0 victory against Latvia in March.England captain Kane conceded the Euro 2024 finalists had "got away with one" given their lacklustre performance in front of a small crowd at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium."I think there was commonsense straight after in the dressing room," said Tuchel."We underperformed clearly in the physical input in the game which you could see on the sideline and the data. We didn't run enough."The German said he believed in brutal honesty."I protect my players, I said no names of players," he said. "We as a team didn't match our standards."I didn't like the last 10 minutes, I felt on the sidelines. We didn't play seriously enough to win it in the end and what we needed to do in a World Cup qualifier."Everything I say here I say to the players, why should I sugarcoat? There is no harm done, we can have criticism and I believe a group of players in football can speak honestly to each other."I always include myself in that -- now it's on us to do better. The attitude towards training and the camp and commitment is outstanding. Everybody wanted to be there and be involved, they wanted to start and wanted to play. We will analyse and try to do better."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Three Lions came under fire for their sloppy performance in the World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, where Harry Kane scored the only goal early in the second half.

Thomas Tuchel said he is impatient to see improvement from his England side and believes there is no need to "sugarcoat" criticism after an underwhelming 1-0 victory over minnows Andorra on Saturday. The Three Lions came under fire for their sloppy performance in the World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, where Harry Kane scored the only goal early in the second half. They were booed after struggling to break down a team ranked 173rd in the world even though they extended Tuchel's winning start to three games. "I'm impatient and want to do better," the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss said ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Senegal in Nottingham. Also Read - Should Novak Djokovic retire? Here's what his record suggests since winning US Open 2023 - his 24th grand slam "We are thinking about giving the players a little bit more freedom in the structure -- let's see. "Tomorrow we face a more physical and demanding team. On paper it might not look as offensive as we were against Andorra but will give the players more freedom to express themselves and hopefully we see that on Tuesday." A serial winner of major titles, Tuchel was appointed as the third foreign coach of England to great fanfare, but he has so far failed to deliver on the exciting brand of football he promised. His reign began with a 2-0 win over Albania and 3-0 victory against Latvia in March. England captain Kane conceded the Euro 2024 finalists had "got away with one" given their lacklustre performance in front of a small crowd at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium. "I think there was commonsense straight after in the dressing room," said Tuchel. "We underperformed clearly in the physical input in the game which you could see on the sideline and the data. We didn't run enough." The German said he believed in brutal honesty. "I protect my players, I said no names of players," he said. "We as a team didn't match our standards. "I didn't like the last 10 minutes, I felt on the sidelines. We didn't play seriously enough to win it in the end and what we needed to do in a World Cup qualifier. "Everything I say here I say to the players, why should I sugarcoat? There is no harm done, we can have criticism and I believe a group of players in football can speak honestly to each other. "I always include myself in that -- now it's on us to do better. The attitude towards training and the camp and commitment is outstanding. Everybody wanted to be there and be involved, they wanted to start and wanted to play. We will analyse and try to do better." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Three Lions came under fire for their sloppy performance in the World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, where Harry Kane scored the only goal early in the second half.

England coach Thomas Tuchel 'impatient and want to do better' after underwhelming Andorra win

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club.
Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield in front of their home fans at full-time.
Dripping wet after being showered with beer by teammates, Kane said the title win was "an incredible feeling," and hoped it would be "the first of many".
"It's been lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice in between, for moments like this -- to enjoy it with the team, enjoy it with the fans. I'm loving every minute," said the England captain.
Kane opened the scoring 31 minutes in, heading in a curling Michael Olise shot for his 25th goal of the league campaign.
With Bayern lacking their usual energy, Gladbach had several chances to equalise but were let down by poor finishing. Olise tapped in from close range to score a goal of his own in the final minute, sealing the occasion.
In his 750th game in all competitions for the club, Mueller -- who will leave Bayern after 25 years in the summer -- went close to scoring but had his shot saved in the 57th minute.&nbsp;
The 35-year-old was subbed off with seven minutes remaining, hugging his teammates as reserves and members of staff rushed to form a guard of honour. Mueller won a record 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues at Bayern.&nbsp;
Speaking with Sky Germany, Mueller said: "I can't really work it through in my mind at the moment," but said he was touched by "75,000 hearts which were beating just a little bit for me".
Kane said he was "proud" to play with Mueller, calling the veteran "a legend in football and a legend at this club".
Kane's long-time England and Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who will join Monaco in the summer, was also given a send-off before the match.
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Leipzig 'disappointed', Bochum and Kiel relegated</h2>
RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats.
Leipzig had only missed the Champions League once in eight seasons since their debut promotion in 2017 but struggled against a Bremen side pushing for a return to Europe after a 15-year absence.
Leipzig's Xavi Simons went closest to scoring, hitting the post with 68 minutes gone and forcing a save from goalie Michael Zetterer two minutes later.
"It's extremely disappointing," Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner said.
"It's matchday 33 and we didn't make it. There's no point sugarcoating it -- we don't deserve the Champions League."&nbsp;
The result means Jurgen Klopp, the new football chief at owners Red Bull, will oversee his first off-season without the promise of the Champions League.
Leipzig need to beat Stuttgart in their final match to have any hope of reaching the Europa League, while Bremen's European hopes are now purely mathematical given their poor goal difference.
Heidenheim's 3-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Adrian Beck and a Jan Schoeppner goal, secured at least the relegation play-off spot for the 16th-placed side.
Kiel, promoted to the top flight for the first time this season, needed to win to keep their hopes alive and scored first but conceded twice to go down 2-1 against Freiburg.&nbsp;
Lasse Rosenboom's counter-attacking opener was cancelled out by a Johan Manzambi equaliser just before half-time.&nbsp;
Lucas Hoeler replaced Manzambi at half-time and scored early in the second period, heading in from close range to give Freiburg the lead.&nbsp;
The victory puts Freiburg in pole position to play Champions League for the first time next season.&nbsp;
Freiburg sit four points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have two games to play.
Bochum's four-year stint in the Bundesliga came to an end after a 4-1 loss to Mainz, who scored through Germany duo Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Burkardt, along with Phillipp Mwene and Paul Nebel.
Bochum, who had just two points in December but kept their hopes alive with a run of good results including wins over Bayern Munich and Dortmund, picked up just two points from their last eight games.
Bayer Leverkusen host Dortmund on Sunday in coach Xabi Alonso's last home game with the club.
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Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield on Saturday. Football | Sports

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club. Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield in front of their home fans at full-time. Dripping wet after being showered with beer by teammates, Kane said the title win was "an incredible feeling," and hoped it would be "the first of many". "It's been lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice in between, for moments like this -- to enjoy it with the team, enjoy it with the fans. I'm loving every minute," said the England captain. Kane opened the scoring 31 minutes in, heading in a curling Michael Olise shot for his 25th goal of the league campaign. With Bayern lacking their usual energy, Gladbach had several chances to equalise but were let down by poor finishing. Olise tapped in from close range to score a goal of his own in the final minute, sealing the occasion. In his 750th game in all competitions for the club, Mueller -- who will leave Bayern after 25 years in the summer -- went close to scoring but had his shot saved in the 57th minute. The 35-year-old was subbed off with seven minutes remaining, hugging his teammates as reserves and members of staff rushed to form a guard of honour. Mueller won a record 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues at Bayern. Speaking with Sky Germany, Mueller said: "I can't really work it through in my mind at the moment," but said he was touched by "75,000 hearts which were beating just a little bit for me". Kane said he was "proud" to play with Mueller, calling the veteran "a legend in football and a legend at this club". Kane's long-time England and Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who will join Monaco in the summer, was also given a send-off before the match. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Leipzig 'disappointed', Bochum and Kiel relegated RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats. Leipzig had only missed the Champions League once in eight seasons since their debut promotion in 2017 but struggled against a Bremen side pushing for a return to Europe after a 15-year absence. Leipzig's Xavi Simons went closest to scoring, hitting the post with 68 minutes gone and forcing a save from goalie Michael Zetterer two minutes later. "It's extremely disappointing," Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner said. "It's matchday 33 and we didn't make it. There's no point sugarcoating it -- we don't deserve the Champions League." The result means Jurgen Klopp, the new football chief at owners Red Bull, will oversee his first off-season without the promise of the Champions League. Leipzig need to beat Stuttgart in their final match to have any hope of reaching the Europa League, while Bremen's European hopes are now purely mathematical given their poor goal difference. Heidenheim's 3-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Adrian Beck and a Jan Schoeppner goal, secured at least the relegation play-off spot for the 16th-placed side. Kiel, promoted to the top flight for the first time this season, needed to win to keep their hopes alive and scored first but conceded twice to go down 2-1 against Freiburg. Lasse Rosenboom's counter-attacking opener was cancelled out by a Johan Manzambi equaliser just before half-time. Lucas Hoeler replaced Manzambi at half-time and scored early in the second period, heading in from close range to give Freiburg the lead. The victory puts Freiburg in pole position to play Champions League for the first time next season. Freiburg sit four points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have two games to play. Bochum's four-year stint in the Bundesliga came to an end after a 4-1 loss to Mainz, who scored through Germany duo Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Burkardt, along with Phillipp Mwene and Paul Nebel. Bochum, who had just two points in December but kept their hopes alive with a run of good results including wins over Bayern Munich and Dortmund, picked up just two points from their last eight games. Bayer Leverkusen host Dortmund on Sunday in coach Xabi Alonso's last home game with the club. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harry Kane lifts first career title as Bayern Munich end home season with fitting win over Gladbach

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen&rsquo;s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won&rsquo;t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. <o:p></o:p>
Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg&rsquo;s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. <o:p></o:p>
However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy<o:p></o:p></h2>
The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. <o:p></o:p>
Kane&rsquo;s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s defeat to SC Freiburg, crowning Bayern Munch as Bundesliga champions. World | Football | Sports

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won’t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. Xabi Alonso’s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg’s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. Kane’s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.

Finally! Harry Kane wins maiden career trophy as Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title after Leverkusen draw

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Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. While they looked on course with a 3-2 lead heading into the stoppage time, a late goal from Poulsen saw the match end in a draw, meaning Bayern were not able to seal the title mathematically. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kane denied title late on<o:p></o:p></h2>
Playing against Leipzig, Bayern needed a win to seal the Bundesliga title but found themselves 0-2 down at the break with Benjamin Sesko scoring in the 11th minute. The lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Lukas Klostermann scored for the home side. The scoreline meant, both Bayern and Harry Kane needed three goals to win the title if they had to seal the title on Saturday. <o:p></o:p>
Head coach Vincent Kompany would then make tactical altercations at break which led the Bavarians back into the contest. Eric Dier in the 62nd minute pulled one back and moments later from the restart Bayern equalised as Michael Olise scored in less than 60 seconds. The game was turned on its head in the 83rd minute when Leroy Sane scored to give Bayern a 3-2 lead.
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The result meant Kompany&rsquo;s side was winning the Bundesliga title heading into stoppage time only for anticlimax to strike. In the 94th minute, virtually on the final kick of the match, Yussuf Poulsen scored to mathematically deny Bayern and Kane the title. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When can Bayern win Bundesliga?<o:p></o:p></h2>
While the title race is not over, it could officially come to an end on Sunday if Bayer Leverkusen fail to win against Freiburg. Any other result than a win for Leverkusen will see Bayern as champions on Sunday. In case Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side wins on Sunday against Freiburg, then a home win or a draw for Bayern on May 10 against Borussia M&ouml;nchengladbach will seal the title. They will also lift the title on that day as it will be their final home game of the season.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3).  World | Sports

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. While they looked on course with a 3-2 lead heading into the stoppage time, a late goal from Poulsen saw the match end in a draw, meaning Bayern were not able to seal the title mathematically. Kane denied title late on Playing against Leipzig, Bayern needed a win to seal the Bundesliga title but found themselves 0-2 down at the break with Benjamin Sesko scoring in the 11th minute. The lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Lukas Klostermann scored for the home side. The scoreline meant, both Bayern and Harry Kane needed three goals to win the title if they had to seal the title on Saturday. Head coach Vincent Kompany would then make tactical altercations at break which led the Bavarians back into the contest. Eric Dier in the 62nd minute pulled one back and moments later from the restart Bayern equalised as Michael Olise scored in less than 60 seconds. The game was turned on its head in the 83rd minute when Leroy Sane scored to give Bayern a 3-2 lead. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada serving suspension after testing positive for recreational drug The result meant Kompany’s side was winning the Bundesliga title heading into stoppage time only for anticlimax to strike. In the 94th minute, virtually on the final kick of the match, Yussuf Poulsen scored to mathematically deny Bayern and Kane the title. When can Bayern win Bundesliga? While the title race is not over, it could officially come to an end on Sunday if Bayer Leverkusen fail to win against Freiburg. Any other result than a win for Leverkusen will see Bayern as champions on Sunday. In case Xabi Alonso’s side wins on Sunday against Freiburg, then a home win or a draw for Bayern on May 10 against Borussia Mönchengladbach will seal the title. They will also lift the title on that day as it will be their final home game of the season.

Anticlimax! RB Leipzig score stoppage time goal as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich made to wait for Bundesliga title

Harry Kane&rsquo;s dream of winning his first career title could come true on Saturday (April 26) as the England captain hunts for glory in the Bundesliga. After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga in 2023-24, Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title when Bayern Munich host Mainz at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday (April 26). However, there&rsquo;s a catch to the equation as the possible title victory could be delayed for another week if a certain set of results are met.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Here's what needs to happen for Harry Kane to win Bundesliga on weekend</h2>
As things stand, Kane&rsquo;s Bayern Munich will enter matchday 31 of the Bundesliga with 72 points and need a maximum of five points to win the title. With second placed Bayer Leverkusen on 64 points in 30 games, they can reach a maximum of 76 points, meaning 77 points are good enough for the Bavarians to lift the title.
However, in case Bayer Leverkusen fail to win on matchday 31 when they face Augsburg, Bayern would need just a win to clinch the title.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg?</h2>
Playing at home if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg, Kane&rsquo;s Bayern will need 74 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved by a simple win against Mainz, however, a draw or a defeat won&rsquo;t help the Bavarians win the title.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg?</h2>
If Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg, then Bayern will need 75 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved with a win over Mainz over the weekend. However, failure to beat Mainz will see Bayern&rsquo;s coronation postponed by at least a week.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen win?</h2>
No matter what happens, if Bayer Leverkusen win on the weekend, then Bayern Munich&rsquo;s coronation will be postponed by at least a week. Even a win for Bayern coupled with Leverkusen&rsquo;s win will see the Bavarians needing two more points to win the title after the weekend. In another scenario, Bayern&rsquo;s failure to win against Mainz will also see the title race stretch to matchday 32.

World | Football | Sports: After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga last time, Harry Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title on Saturday.

Harry Kane’s dream of winning his first career title could come true on Saturday (April 26) as the England captain hunts for glory in the Bundesliga. After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga in 2023-24, Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title when Bayern Munich host Mainz at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday (April 26). However, there’s a catch to the equation as the possible title victory could be delayed for another week if a certain set of results are met. Here's what needs to happen for Harry Kane to win Bundesliga on weekend As things stand, Kane’s Bayern Munich will enter matchday 31 of the Bundesliga with 72 points and need a maximum of five points to win the title. With second placed Bayer Leverkusen on 64 points in 30 games, they can reach a maximum of 76 points, meaning 77 points are good enough for the Bavarians to lift the title. However, in case Bayer Leverkusen fail to win on matchday 31 when they face Augsburg, Bayern would need just a win to clinch the title. What happens if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg? Playing at home if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg, Kane’s Bayern will need 74 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved by a simple win against Mainz, however, a draw or a defeat won’t help the Bavarians win the title. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off What happens if Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg? If Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg, then Bayern will need 75 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved with a win over Mainz over the weekend. However, failure to beat Mainz will see Bayern’s coronation postponed by at least a week. What happens if Bayer Leverkusen win? No matter what happens, if Bayer Leverkusen win on the weekend, then Bayern Munich’s coronation will be postponed by at least a week. Even a win for Bayern coupled with Leverkusen’s win will see the Bavarians needing two more points to win the title after the weekend. In another scenario, Bayern’s failure to win against Mainz will also see the title race stretch to matchday 32.

Is Harry Kane finally ready to win first career title? Here's what needs to happen on Matchday 31 in Bundesliga

Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann said Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d'Or.
The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or", awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter stages of the Champions League would be crucial to the 31-year-old's chances.&nbsp;
Kane's Bayern face Inter Milan on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Munich.&nbsp;
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"If you go at least into the final four, probably if you win the Champions League, it kind of comes along," Klinsmann told AFP and other media in a call from his Los Angeles home on Monday.
Michael Owen was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or, collecting the award in 2001.
Klinsmann, who like Kane made the move from Tottenham to Bayern, said he saw parallels with his own career path.
"He had a similar situation to what I had at a club level. Until I left Spurs and went to Bayern, I didn't have a club title yet.&nbsp;
"I always said if Harry leaves Spurs at a certain moment in time, he will get that opportunity to win titles with his club team."
Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career.&nbsp;
Klinsmann never won the Ballon d'Or but finished second in the voting in 1995.&nbsp;
The 60-year-old joked that timing, rather than talent, held him back from lifting the sport's biggest individual award.&nbsp;
"I was a little bit unlucky because when I got second they had opened it up for the very, very first time to players outside of Europe.&nbsp;
"And then there came a certain George Weah, who had a great year with AC Milan.
"It's my bad timing."
Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award.&nbsp;
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize set to be awarded in the autumn.&nbsp;
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career.  Football Sports

Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann said Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d'Or. The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or", awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter stages of the Champions League would be crucial to the 31-year-old's chances. Kane's Bayern face Inter Milan on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Munich. Also Read - Premier League: Newcastle boost Champions League chances with thumping win over Leicester "If you go at least into the final four, probably if you win the Champions League, it kind of comes along," Klinsmann told AFP and other media in a call from his Los Angeles home on Monday. Michael Owen was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or, collecting the award in 2001. Klinsmann, who like Kane made the move from Tottenham to Bayern, said he saw parallels with his own career path. "He had a similar situation to what I had at a club level. Until I left Spurs and went to Bayern, I didn't have a club title yet. "I always said if Harry leaves Spurs at a certain moment in time, he will get that opportunity to win titles with his club team." Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career. Klinsmann never won the Ballon d'Or but finished second in the voting in 1995. The 60-year-old joked that timing, rather than talent, held him back from lifting the sport's biggest individual award. "I was a little bit unlucky because when I got second they had opened it up for the very, very first time to players outside of Europe. "And then there came a certain George Weah, who had a great year with AC Milan. "It's my bad timing." Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize set to be awarded in the autumn. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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