Harry Kane Becomes England's Top FIFA World Cup Goalscorer with 11 Goals
Harry Kane became England's all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history by scoring his 11th goal during the 2026 tournament's Group L match against Panama. This achievement surpasses Gary Lineker's previous record of 10 goals set in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups. Kane's World Cup tally spans three tournaments, placing him among the competition's top scorers, just behind legends like Pele and Lionel Messi.
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