Kane scored from the penalty spot in the second half after Anthony Gordon was brought down inside the box. It was Kane's sixth goal of the tournament and helped England book a place in the quarter-finals.

United States President Donald Trump praised England captain Harry Kane after the team's exciting 3-2 win over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Trump shared a message on his Truth Social account after the match, writing: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player."

Kane scored from the penalty spot in the second half after Anthony Gordon was brought down inside the box. It was Kane's sixth goal of the tournament and helped England book a place in the quarter-finals.

The Bayern Munich striker also provided an assist during the match. According to Opta, Kane has now been involved in 81 goals across club and country during the 2025-26 season, scoring 73 goals and registering eight assists.

England will now face Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after surviving a late fightback from Mexico.