Harry Kane gave an unforgettable post-match interview for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after singing his voice during England’s rapturous celebrations following their impressive 3-2 Round of 16 win in Mexico. Moments after helping Thomas Tuchel’s side secure a place in the quarter-finals, the England captain appeared before the BBC speechless after joining his team-mates and more than 3,000 fans on the road to beat Oasis. Wonderwall and Three lions inside the Estadio Azteca. An unusual interview started to go viral, with fans comparing Kane’s sarcastic words to graffiti artists while praising the striker’s honest performance after England’s emphatic victory at the tournament.
Kane’s celebrations leave him speechless
England secured a place in the last eight after surviving a shock night in Mexico City.Jude Bellingham stunned the home team with two goals in 98 seconds before Julián Quiñones pulled one back just before the break. Kane then converted the second penalty to restore England’s two-goal lead, although Raúl Jiménez’s penalty and Jarell Quansah’s red card following a VAR review ensured the final stages turned into a grueling defensive battle.
England players celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
The Three Lions held on for 11 minutes to seal a famous 3-2 victory, prompting the usual cheers as the entire England team went to recognize their supporters.I am Wonderwall as it became an unofficial anthem in England throughout the tournament, players and fans sang it together before starting another rendition. Three lions. Kane quickly agreed to every word, but the celebrations were ruined.When he went to talk to the BBC after the game, his voice was almost gone.“My voice is gone,” Kane laughed. “It was a crazy game, we had to fight, we had to get something. I’ve been singing there, I can’t talk.“Everything was against us, we found a way. I’m speechless, I can’t even speak.”
Fans enjoy Kane’s memorable interview
Kane’s struggle to finish the interview immediately became one of the talking points of the evening, with supporters flooding the media after hearing the England captain’s surprisingly high voice.One fan wrote: “Harry Kane losing his voice might be the best World Cup moment so far.”Another wrote: “Harry Kane has gone full Marge Simpson in the post-match interview.A third added: “Harry Kane laughing his voice off is joke gold.”Some compared the Bayern Munich player to another celebrity. Another patron joked: “Harry Mickey Mouse Kane.”Another wrote: “90 mins at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane has turned into Mickey Mouse.”Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher joined the conversation, writing: “It’s hard to sing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”
England continue despite injuries
The celebrations, however, were tempered by a concern for midfielder Jordan Henderson.The Brentford player was injured while celebrating with fans after he tried to jump on a billboard before landing on his hip. Henderson required medical attention for a long period of time, was put on a ventilator and then taken to the hospital.Speaking afterwards, Thomas Tuchel admitted that the injury looks significant.“It’s a serious injury,” said the England manager.England now focus on the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami. The game will pit Kane against Erling Haaland in one of the most anticipated battles of the tournament, but before the focus shifted to other challenges, it was Kane’s words that were missing instead of his goals that produced one of the most memorable moments of the World Cup.