Harry Kane impressed during England’s remarkable victory over Mexico, gaining a new admirer in the form of US President Donald Trump. Trump took to Truth Social to praise England’s captain following the historic win at the Azteca stadium. Kane netted England’s third goal after Anthony Gordon earned a penalty, responding swiftly to the pressure when defender Jarell Quansah received a red card.
Back home, fans stayed up late to witness the match, while the Azteca was filled with England supporters, among whom Trump was reportedly present to witness the Three Lions’ triumph. Trump, aged 80, lauded Kane’s performance on social media, acknowledging the player’s talent amidst his usual posts about the USA’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Jude Bellingham kickstarted England’s success with two consecutive goals, swiftly answered by Mexico’s Julian Quinones. Despite facing challenges, including Quansah’s dismissal in the second half, Kane’s penalty secured England’s lead. Mexico’s Raul Jimenez scored, but Jordan Pickford’s saves maintained England’s narrow advantage.
In post-match remarks, Kane described the game as intense, praising the team’s resilience against adversity. His penalty goal marked his sixth of the tournament and 14th in his World Cup career, tying with Gerd Müller in the all-time scoring list.
Trump’s recent endorsement of Kane isn’t his first involvement in the tournament. FIFA’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, despite a previous red card, sparked controversy. Trump’s support for FIFA’s decision faced criticism from the Belgian Football Association, leading to allegations of White House intervention, though FIFA denies any external influence.
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