Harry Kane Joins Gary Lineker at the Top of England’s World Cup Scoring Charts
Written by Ian Nyakundi on June 18, 2026
England captain Harry Kane has added another remarkable achievement to his career after scoring his 10th World Cup goal, drawing level with Gary Lineker as England’s joint-highest scorer in World Cup history.
Reaching the milestone in just 12 World Cup appearances highlights Kane’s consistency and ability to perform on football’s biggest stage. Time and again, he has delivered crucial goals for England, helping the team compete among the world’s best.
For decades, Lineker’s record stood as one of the most respected achievements in English football. Now, Kane has matched it and is within touching distance of becoming England’s outright leading World Cup goalscorer.
What makes Kane special is not just the number of goals he scores, but the moments in which he scores them. Whether leading the line as captain or stepping up in high-pressure situations, he has become a player England can rely on when it matters most.
As England continues its World Cup campaign, all eyes will be on Kane. With his scoring form showing no signs of slowing down, it may only be a matter of time before he sets a new record and further cements his place among England’s football greats.
For now, Kane and Lineker share the record, but history suggests Kane’s story at the World Cup is far from finished.
