Harry Kane gave one of the most memorable post-match interviews at 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 on the BBC almost speechless after joining team-mates and more than 3,000 traveling supporters in sacking Oasis’ Wonderwall and: Three Lions inside the Estadio Azteca. The unusual interview quickly went viral, with fans comparing Kane’s gruff voice to cartoon characters while praising 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 incredible night in Mexico City.Jude Bellingham stunned the home crowd with two goals in 98 seconds before Julián Quiñones pulled one back before halftime. 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 after 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 until 11 minutes of stoppage time to seal a famous 3-2 win, prompting emotional celebrations at full-time as the entire England squad turned up to acknowledge the traveling supporters.With: Wonderwall has become England’s unofficial anthem throughout the tournament, players and fans sing along before launching into another rendition of Three Lions. Kane enthusiastically joins every word, but the celebrations come at a cost.When he walked out for his post-match interview with the BBC, his voice was almost completely gone.“I lost my voice,” Kane laughed. “It was a crazy game, we had to fight. We had to find something. I was just singing there, I couldn’t speak at all.“Everything is against us, we find a way. I can’t say, I can’t say.”
Fans enjoyed 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 unique voice.One fan wrote: “Harry Kane losing his voice could be the best World Cup moment so far.”Another posted: “Harry Kane filled in on Marge Simpson in this post-match interview.”A third added: “Harry Kane laughing at his own voice is comedy gold.”Some have compared the Bayern Munich striker to another popular animated character. One supporter joked. “Harry Mickey Mouse Kane.”Another wrote: “90 minutes at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane becomes Mickey Mouse.”Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher joined the conversation, posting: “It’s hard to sing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”
England continue despite injury concerns
The celebrations, however, were curtailed by concern for midfielder Jordan Henderson.The Brentford player was injured while celebrating with supporters after attempting to jump over advertising hoardings before landing awkwardly on his waist. Henderson required extensive medical treatment on the pitch, was given oxygen and later taken to hospital.Speaking afterwards, Thomas Tuchel admitted the injury appeared to be significant.“It’s a serious injury,” said the England manager.England now turn their attention to the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami. The match pits Kane against Erling Haaland in one of the most anticipated individual battles of the tournament, but before thoughts turn to the next challenge, Kane’s lost voice instead of his goals make for one of the most unforgettable moments of the World Cup.