Harry Kane delivered one of the most memorable post-match interviews of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after quite literally singing his voice away during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico. Moments after helping Thomas Tuchel’s side book a place in the quarter-finals, the England captain appeared before the BBC barely able to speak after joining teammates and more than 3,000 travelling supporters in belting out Oasis’ Wonderwall and Three Lions inside the Estadio Azteca. The unusual interview quickly went viral, with fans comparing Kane’s raspy voice to cartoon characters while praising the striker’s honest reaction after one of England’s toughest victories of the tournament.
Kane’s celebrations leave him almost speechless
England secured their place in the last eight after surviving an extraordinary night in Mexico City.Jude Bellingham stunned the home crowd with two goals in the space of 98 seconds before Julián Quiñones pulled one back shortly before half-time. Kane then converted a second-half penalty to restore England’s two-goal advantage, although Raúl Jiménez’s penalty and Jarell Quansah’s red card following a VAR review ensured the final stages became an exhausting 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 through 11 minutes of stoppage time to seal a famous 3-2 victory, prompting emotional celebrations at full-time as the entire England squad made their way over to acknowledge the travelling supporters.With Wonderwall having become England’s unofficial anthem throughout the tournament, players and fans sang together before launching into another rendition of Three Lions. Kane enthusiastically joined every word, but the celebrations came at a cost.When he walked over for his post-match interview with the BBC, his voice had almost completely disappeared.“My voice has gone,” Kane laughed. “It was a crazy game, we had to fight. We had to find something. I’ve just been singing there, I can’t really talk.“Everything was against us, we found a way. I’m speechless, I can’t even talk.”
Fans enjoy Kane’s unforgettable interview
Kane’s struggle to complete the interview immediately became one of the talking points of the evening, with supporters flooding social media after hearing the England captain’s unusually high-pitched voice.One fan wrote: “Harry Kane losing his voice may be the best moment of the World Cup so far.”Another posted: “Harry Kane has gone full Marge Simpson in this post-match interview.”A third added: “Harry Kane laughing at his own voice is comedy gold.”Others compared the Bayern Munich striker to another famous animated character. One supporter joked: “Harry Mickey Mouse Kane.”Another wrote: “90 mins at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane turned into Mickey Mouse.”Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher joined the conversation, posting: “It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”
England march on despite injury concern
The celebrations, however, were tempered by concern over midfielder Jordan Henderson.The Brentford player was injured while celebrating with supporters after attempting to jump over the advertising hoardings before landing awkwardly on his waist. Henderson required lengthy medical treatment on the pitch, was given oxygen and was subsequently taken to hospital.Speaking afterwards, Thomas Tuchel admitted the injury appeared significant.“It’s quite a serious injury,” the England manager said.England now turn their attention to the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami. The match will pit Kane against Erling Haaland in one of the tournament’s most anticipated individual battles, but before thoughts shifted to the next challenge, it was Kane’s disappearing voice rather than his goals that produced one of the World Cup’s most unforgettable moments.
