Harry Kane’s World Cup 2026 Records and Stats: Every Milestone So Far

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

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What records has Harry Kane broken at World Cup 2026?

Harry Kane now holds two outright World Cup records: most career penalties scored, and, since 27 June, England’s all-time leading scorer at the tournament. He has also climbed above Pele on the World Cup’s all-time scoring list, with 14 goals in 16 appearances heading into the quarter-finals (as of 7 July 2026).

Most World Cup penalties ever: Six converted across 2018, 2022 and 2026, a record still unmatched by any other player.
England’s outright all-time top scorer: 14 goals in 16 World Cup appearances, four clear of Gary Lineker’s 10.
Past Pele: Kane’s penalty against Mexico on 5 July took him to 14 World Cup goals, one above Just Fontaine and level with Gerd Muller.
Three World Cups, three scoring tournaments: Kane is only the second England player after David Beckham to score at three different World Cups.

Kane’s run to these two records started with his fifth career penalty against Croatia on 17 June, then continued with the header that finally passed Lineker against Panama on 27 June and the Mexico penalty that moved him to 14. Manager Thomas Tuchel greeted the milestone simply: “It’s good, and it’s not the end.”

England’s all-time World Cup top scorers

Kane sits alone atop England’s World Cup scoring chart, four goals clear of Lineker in second, and has also climbed among the World Cup’s global all-time leaders. According to The Football Association, England’s leading scorers are:

Player	Goals	Apps
Harry Kane	14	16
Gary Lineker	10	12
Geoff Hurst	5	6
Bobby Charlton	4	14
Michael Owen	4	12

Lineker built his tally with a six-goal Golden Boot at Mexico 1986 and four more at Italy 1990. Kane has now overtaken that mark by scoring across three separate tournaments — 2018, 2022 and 2026 — with 14 goals in total, five behind global leader Lionel Messi’s record of 19.

England’s World Cup 2026 group stage so far

England won Group L outright after beating Panama 2-0 in their final fixture, finishing top on seven points with Croatia through in second. Ghana also advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams, while Panama were eliminated after failing to score in any of their three matches.

England 4-2 Croatia (17 June, Arlington): Kane brace, plus goals from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.
England 0-0 Ghana (23 June, Boston): A frustrating stalemate; Kane went closest late on.
England 2-0 Panama (27 June, East Rutherford): Bellingham struck from Bukayo Saka’s corner before Kane headed in his 11th World Cup goal, passing Lineker’s record.

That result sent England into the Round of 32 as Group L winners, with Croatia joining them in the knockouts as runners-up. Panama’s exit ended their tournament without a single goal scored.

England’s knockout run so far: past DR Congo and Mexico, Norway up next

Kane’s second-half brace rescued England from a shock scare, turning a 2-1 Round of 32 win over DR Congo into another record night. England then beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16 on Sunday 5 July and now face Norway in the quarter-finals.

Round of 32 shock: Brian Cipenga put DR Congo ahead inside seven minutes at Atlanta Stadium on 1 July.
Kane’s comeback: He equalised in the 75th minute and struck the winner in the 86th, both set up by substitute Anthony Gordon.
Past Pele: The winner was Kane’s 13th World Cup goal, one clear of Pele’s 12 and level with Just Fontaine.
Next up: England vs Norway in the quarter-finals.

Kane moved to six goals for the tournament with his Mexico penalty. Follow England’s full match schedule for kick-off times as the knockouts continue.

Kane’s record chase: how he finally passed Gary Lineker

Harry Kane is no longer chasing Gary Lineker — he passed him outright with a header against Panama on 27 June. It ended a wait that had lasted since Lineker set his mark of 10 back in 1990.

17 June: Levels Lineker on 10 goals with a brace against Croatia, including his fifth World Cup penalty.
27 June: Breaks the record outright, heading in his 11th goal five minutes after Bellingham’s opener against Panama.
1 July: Extends his own record to 13 goals with a second-half brace against DR Congo, also passing Pele on the all-time list.
5 July: Scores from the spot against Mexico, moving to 14 World Cup goals.

Kane’s lead over Lineker now stands at four goals, though the all-time World Cup list still has four men above him: Messi, Mbappe, Klose and Ronaldo. Kane is level with Muller on 14 and one ahead of Fontaine.

Getting to the remaining matches

If you are following England across the host cities, track schedules and fares on the Wego flight tracker. From there, compare flights to New York, Dallas, Boston and Atlanta, or check live arrivals at Newark and New York JFK.

Host cities so far: Arlington (Croatia), Boston (Ghana), East Rutherford/New York (Panama), Atlanta (DR Congo) and Mexico City (Mexico).
Next stop: the quarter-final against Norway.

For places to stay near the stadiums, browse hotels in New York, Dallas, Boston and Atlanta. Fans heading to Mexico City can compare flights and hotels near Estadio Azteca, while frequent flyers often track British Airways, American Airlines and Delta routes into the host cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions readers are asking most as England’s World Cup run continues.

Has Harry Kane broken Gary Lineker’s England World Cup record?

Yes — Kane passed Lineker outright with a header against Panama on 27 June. He has since extended his own record to 14 goals with a brace against DR Congo and a penalty against Mexico.

What penalty record does Harry Kane hold?

Kane has scored six World Cup penalties, still the most in the tournament’s history. His sixth came against Mexico on 5 July.

Does Kane now hold the outright all-time World Cup goals record?

No — that record still belongs to Lionel Messi, who leads with 19 career World Cup goals. Kane’s 14 goals put him level with Gerd Muller and behind Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Miroslav Klose and Ronaldo.

How many World Cup goals does Harry Kane have in total?

Kane has 14 goals in 16 World Cup appearances across 2018, 2022 and 2026. Six of those have come at this year’s tournament, including braces against Croatia and DR Congo and a penalty against Mexico.

When does England play next?

England face Norway in the quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16.

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