Harry Kane loses his voice after England’s dramatic 3‑2 World Cup win over Mexico

England advanced to the quarter‑finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating co‑hosts Mexico 3‑2 in a thrilling round‑of‑16 match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham gave England a 2‑0 lead, but Mexico fought back to 2‑1 before Harry Kane restored the advantage with a penalty in the 60th minute and later scored again in the shoot‑out. The game featured a red card for Jarell Quansah, a late penalty for Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez, and a hostile altitude‑affected atmosphere.

After the final whistle, the team and supporters sang Oasis’s “Wonderwall.” Kane, who had been shouting and singing throughout the celebration, emerged from a post‑match BBC interview with a hoarse, almost lost voice, saying “My voice is gone… I can’t even talk.” The interview went viral, spawning jokes and memes across social media, with figures such as Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and other former England players commenting. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the squad’s resilience, while Kane later confirmed his voice had returned.

The win secures England’s place in a quarter‑final against Norway and adds to Kane’s World Cup tally, keeping him in contention for the tournament’s top‑scorer race and enhancing his individual acclaim.