Rabat – Being already England’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane reached another milestone in his international football career after scoring two goals against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the 17th of June at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, United States, drawing level with Gary Lineker’s unbreakable record since the 1990 World Cup.
Kane strengthened his position as one of England’s legendary players after contributing two goals in the 4-2 win against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Bayern Munich striker, who was already England’s leading scorer across all competitions and friendly matches, is now being crowned on football’s biggest stage after reaching 10 World Cup goals, becoming England’s joint-top scorer in the tournament alongside Lineker.
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The record has stood since 1990, when Lineker ended his World Cup career with 10 goals, scored across two tournaments with 6 goals in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and 4 goals in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Kane later matched the total with his latest brace against Croatia, equaling the long-standing record.
Only one goal away from becoming England’s outright top scorer in World Cup history, Kane continues to play a major role in achieving England’s dream of winning the World Cup again after 60 years, since the epic 4-2 win against Germany at Wembley Stadium (London).
His leadership, finishing ability, and strong determination to win this edition will play a crucial role in helping the team push deeper into the competition.
Other than equaling Lineker’s historical record, this milestone is a perfect demonstration of Kane’s huge impact on the England national team, placing him among the all-time greatest England players and one of the best strikers in the world today, if not the very best.
With at least two more matches left in the tournament, Kane now has a strong chance to break the record and set a new standard for future generations.
