Also known as: England captain Kane
England captain and striker who scored his 11th World Cup goal against Panama and previously held England's single-tournament scoring record before Jude Bellingham broke it at the 2026 World Cup.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Coach Carlos Queiroz acknowledges cheers from the Ghanaian fans Thomas Partey ‘policed’ Harry Kane throughout the duration of the game Antoine Semenyo and Reece James battle for supremacy in this encounter Prior to that, Ghana had accounted for Panama 1-0 in their group opener in …
2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemateThe Ghanaian Times
… There’s a long way to go.” Tuchel also said Harry Kane was unlikely to miss as good a chance in the rest of the tournament as the one he blazed over the bar in the 86th minute after substitute Nico O’Reilly hit the crossbar with a header and the ball rebounded perfectly for the …
Ghana defense toughest of all-TuchelThe Ghanaian Times
… Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Jerome Opoku and Gideon Mensah provided a solid shield at the back to thwart the efforts of Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane who many thought could score a lot of goals. …
The God of Daniel spoke for Black Stars against Three LionsJoy Online
… They were up against an England team with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and other quality players. …
Kumasi soccer fans upbeat about Ghana’s progress at 2026 World Cup after Black Stars, England stalemateJoy Online
… It is a story that defies belief, a player from the Ghana Premier League shutting out world-class talent, including Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. …
From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle riseJoy Online
… Harry Kane was next to try his luck with a low drive, but Asare was again equal to it. …
Resolute Ghana earn England stalemateJoy Online
… Harry Kane almost broke the deadlock in stoppage time but saw his effort blocked by a crowd of Ghanaian defenders as the teams went into the interval level. …
2026 World Cup: Resolute Black Stars hold England as Ghana edge closer to Round of 32Joy Online
… The Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in their first game of the competition, with Harry Kane scoring twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were also on target. …
2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana PreviewThe Ghanaian Times
… Tuchel boasts of a potent attacking arsenal powered by the high-flying Harry Kane, ably supported by top talents including Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Ollie Watkins who on any good day can harm any defence. …
Can Black Stars tame The Three Lions …in historic World Cup clash?Joy Online
… Madueke was one of England’s standout players in the 4-2 win over Croatia and won the penalty which Harry Kane scored to give the Three Lions the lead. …
Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starterHarry Kane is set to begin formal negotiations on a new contract with Bayern Munich, with his current deal expiring at the end of the coming season. The 32-year-old striker has scored 146 goals in 134 appearances for Bayern since joining from Tottenham in 2023, and has attracted interest from clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane is set to begin formal negotiations on a new contract with Bayern Munich, with his current deal expiring at the end of the coming season. The 32-year-old striker has scored 146 goals in 134 appearances for Bayern since joining from Tottenham in 2023, and has attracted interest from clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, breaking the previous record of six held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nico O'Reilly is expected to be available for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina despite picking up a hamstring problem in the quarter-final win over Norway. Declan Rice is thought to be fully recovered from a sickness bug that sidelined him before the quarter-final.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of Africa's ten World Cup teams advanced past the group stage, with Morocco reaching the quarter-finals before elimination by France, and Egypt winning a World Cup match for the first time while advancing to the last 16. Several African sides came close to major upsets but were unable to hold leads late in their matches.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England captain Harry Kane says the team "have another level we can reach" as they prepare for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel seeking the performance level he sees in training after England's sloppy 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets during the 2026 World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute set, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Javier Aguirre stepped down as Mexico manager after a 3-2 World Cup loss to England ended the co-hosts' tournament run, their deepest in 40 years. Aguirre backed former Mexico captain Rafa Marquez to take over and continue the squad's development.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive time, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and Harry Kane (penalty). England will face Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on the same day.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England defeated Mexico at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and England playing with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card in the second half.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Robert Lewandowski has signed a two-year deal with MLS side Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona. The 37-year-old Polish striker ended his four-year stint in La Liga and was also of interest to AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England beat Panama 2–0 in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, whose goal was his 11th in World Cup play. The win secures first place in Group L after an earlier stalemate against Ghana.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team was frustrated by Ghana's disciplined and physical defensive performance in a 0-0 World Cup draw, noting that England's 78.8 percent possession was the highest recorded without scoring in a World Cup match since 1966.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Football fans in Kumasi say the Black Stars' goalless draw against England in their second Group L match has restored confidence in the squad and demonstrated the team's growth and resilience ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Noni Madueke, who faced a petition against his £50m move to Arsenal from Chelsea last summer, has become a Premier League winner and started for England in their World Cup opener against Croatia, where he won the penalty scored by Harry Kane in a 4-2 victory.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →