Harry Kane has equaled Gary Lineker as England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. The captain netted twice in the first half against Croatia on June 17, 2026, bringing his career tournament tally to 10 goals.
England secured a decisive 4-2 victory in Arlington, Texas. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals to seal the win in Group L play. Croatia managed two consolation goals but could not overcome England's offensive surge.
Lineker’s previous record stood for 36 years across the 1986 and 1990 tournaments. Kane reached the milestone in his third World Cup appearance, having previously won the Golden Boot in Russia in 2018. At 32, he is expected to break the outright record before the tournament concludes.
The 2026 World Cup also marks a significant intersection of sports and digital finance through FIFA’s official partnership with crypto exchange Kraken. This collaboration highlights the growing integration of digital assets within global sporting infrastructure.