Harry Kane has officially become England's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Gary Lineker's long-standing record. Kane achieved this milestone by scoring his 11th World Cup goal across three tournaments.
Lineker had held the record for 36 years, but Kane has now moved ahead. The record-breaking goal came in the 67th minute against Panama during the 2026 World Cup, securing England's victory in Group L and setting up a Round of 32 tie. Kane had equaled Lineker's record in England's opening game of the tournament.
Ranking Kane's World Cup Goals
The Daily Mail Sport has ranked all 11 of Kane's World Cup goals for England. His 11th goal, a header from a Jude Bellingham cross against Panama, is described as a relatively straightforward finish that showcased his sharpness under the pressure of the record. This open-play goal at the World Cup, his first in regulation time since 2018, marks a significant achievement, shifting focus to his quest to add a World Cup trophy to his career.
Among his notable goals is his second against Croatia in the 2026 tournament, a header from an inswinging corner by Declan Rice, highlighting his intelligent movement. Another significant strike was his first goal of the 2018 World Cup against Tunisia, a tap-in that marked his debut on the World Cup scoring list. His second against Tunisia in the same tournament, a stoppage-time goal, was crucial in securing an opening victory.
Kane's performance also includes crucial penalty kicks. His fifth World Cup penalty goal, against Croatia in 2026, made him the player with the most penalties scored in World Cup history. He also converted a pressure penalty against France in the 2022 quarter-final, which equalized the match, though it was later overshadowed by a missed penalty later in the same game. His first World Cup penalty came against Panama in 2018, followed by a second, more convincing penalty against the same opponent in the same tournament.
Other goals in the ranking include a strike against Colombia in the 2018 last 16, a coolly slotted penalty that gave England the lead in a match they eventually won on penalties. His third goal against Panama in 2018 was a more unconventional goal, deflecting in off him from a teammate's shot. Kane's most polished World Cup goal is considered to be his strike against Senegal in Qatar, a well-executed finish from a counter-attacking move that capped off a swift team effort.