Bayern Munich and England striker who scored 89 international goals and reached 100 Bundesliga goals in record time, competing for 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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The Namibian
Harry Kane was kept quiet and failed to add to his 10 World Cup goals
“England's inability to regularly test him will be a source of concern, as Harry Kane was kept quiet and failed to add to his 10 World Cup goals — he remains level with Gary Lineker for now as their all-time top scorer at the tournament.”
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup drawThe Namibian
Captain Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
“England lit up the tournament with a roller coaster 4-2 win over Croatia in Group L which included two goals from captain Harry Kane and one from Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.”
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berthsThe Namibian
Harry Kane urged England teammates to 'go for it' and be 'free in the mind'
“England skipper Harry Kane, meanwhile, urged his England teammates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they take on the beaten 2018 finalists Croatia in the vast AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.”
England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes historyThe Namibian
Harry Kane has dismissed speculation over how much heat would affect players, saying it won't be a factor thanks to his team's World Cup training regimen
“But England captain Harry Kane has dismissed speculation over how much the heat would affect players, saying it "won't be a factor", thanks to his team's World Cup training regimen.”
How extreme weather, heat could affect playersat World Cup 2026The Namibian
Harry Kane scored his 79th international goal to edge England to 1-0 win
“Harry Kane's 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions' World Cup preparations got off to an underwhelming start in the Florida heat on Saturday.”
Kane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victoryThe Namibian
Harry Kane flicked in Djed Spence's cross in first half stoppage time
“Kane flicked in Djed Spence's cross in first half stoppage time as England laboured to victory against a side 81 places below them in the world rankings.”
Kane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victoryThe Namibian
Harry Kane scored hat-trick in German Cup final against Stuttgart
“Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.”
Bayern salute ‘best transfer ever’ Kane after 21st German Cup triumphThe Namibian
Harry Kane reached 61 goals in all competitions this season
“The hat-trick brought Kane's goal tally to a stunning 61 in all competitions this season, while ending a six-year drought in the competition for the Bavarian giants.”
Bayern salute ‘best transfer ever’ Kane after 21st German Cup triumphThe Namibian
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in the German Cup final
“Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.”
Kane hat trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German CupThe Namibian
Harry Kane has scored 33 goals in the league
“St Pauli have scored just 27 goals this season — Harry Kane alone has 33 in the league.”
Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against BayernBayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game, while England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0 in Nations League matches on Saturday. Harry Kane scored twice to bring his international tally to 89 goals, and Jude Bellingham also netted in England's commanding display.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions Spain beat Croatia 4-1 at home in Seville during the UEFA Nations League, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England also won in the Czech Republic, with Harry Kane on the scoresheet.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 domestic games, breaking the previous record by 31 games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored with 18 minutes remaining to help Bayern Munich edge promoted Elversberg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, breaking a 1-1 deadlock. It was Kane's first goal of the season after drawing a blank in his first two matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich recover from an early deficit and win 4-1 against second-division Osnabrueck in their German Cup opener. Bischof and Olise also scored as the 21-time Cup holders bounced back after Robin Meissner's early strike for the hosts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 5-1 in Friday's Bundesliga opener, with Michael Olise and Luis Diaz among five goal scorers, extending the defending champions' unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah completed a transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international will earn 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and a 20 percent share of jersey and merchandise revenue, described as a record for the Turkish league.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up both Argentina goals in a second-half turnaround after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead. Captain Harry Kane said the team were "gutted" after working hard to reach the semi-finals.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the final on July 19. The match carries decades of rivalry, including a 1986 quarter-final encounter won by Argentina on goals from Diego Maradona, and takes place amid a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham netted twice in extra-time to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England must confront Mexico's fanatical home crowd and high-altitude Azteca Stadium on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 tie with a quarter-finals place at stake. Mexico have won all four home games without conceding a goal, while England narrowly beat DR Congo 2-1 to advance.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as ever" as he pursues more World Cup goals for England; the captain has scored 72 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 campaign, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal haul in 2011/12, and has five goals at the World Cup so far.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England to a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, securing a World Cup last-16 spot. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the knockout round despite a performance that Tuchel's side will need to improve.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →