Harry Kane gave one of the most memorable post-match interviews of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after literally singing his voice out during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 round of 16 win 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 his team-mates and more than 3,000 traveling supporters in the Oasis beltway. Wonderwall and Three lions in the Estadio Azteca. The unusual interview quickly went viral, with fans comparing Kane’s raspy voice to cartoon characters as they praised the striker’s honest reaction after one of England’s toughest wins of the tournament.
Kane’s celebrations left 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 just before half-time. Kane then converted a second-half 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 became 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 of stoppage time to seal a famous 3-2 victory, prompting emotional celebrations at full-time as the entire England squad made their way to acknowledge the traveling supporters.With Wonderwall having become England’s unofficial anthem throughout the tournament, players and fans sang along before launching into another rendition of Three lions. Kane enthusiastically joined in every word, but celebrations come at a cost.When he came up for his post-match interview with the BBC, his voice was almost completely gone.“My voice is gone,” laughed Kane. “It was a crazy game, we had to fight. We had to find something. I just sang, I can’t really talk.“Everything was against us, we found a way. I’m speechless, I can’t even speak.”
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 went 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 forward to another famous animated character. One supporter joked: “Harry Mickey Mouse Kane.”Another wrote: “90 minutes at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane has become Mickey Mouse.”Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher joined the conversation, posting: “It’s hard work singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”
England march on despite injury concerns
The celebrations, however, were tempered by concern for midfielder Jordan Henderson.The Brentford player was injured while celebrating with supporters after attempting to jump onto billboards before landing awkwardly on his waist. Henderson required lengthy medical treatment on the field, was given oxygen and was later taken to hospital.Speaking afterwards, Thomas Tuchel admitted the injury looked significant.“It’s a pretty 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 most anticipated individual battles of the tournament, but before thoughts turn to the next challenge, it was Kane’s fading voice rather than his goals that produced one of the most unforgettable moments of the World Cup.
