Harry Kane
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Harry Kane, translated into English and compared across sources. 45 recent stories.
Ayase Ueda's rise from quiet schoolboy to Japan's World Cup scoring star
Ayase Ueda scored twice and set up another goal in Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old Feyenoord striker, who led the Dutch league in scoring, is n…
Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape
Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…
Why World Cup Stars Are Still Going Strong at 39 and 41
Lionel Messi scored late against Austria at age 39, and the article says he is part of a broader 2026 World Cup trend: aging legends and young stars are thriving. Teams now use sp…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
Ghanaian spiritualist says he has lifted a curse on Harry Kane after England draw
Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he cursed Harry Kane before England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana and is now lifting it. Kane, who had scored 36 Bundesliga goals this season…
World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far
The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…
Cristiano Ronaldo Looks Like His Old Self Again With a Record World Cup Brace
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Portugal’s tactical changes put him higher up the pitch, and the article s…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
England Held by Ghana as Declan Rice Injury Fears Grow
England drew 0-0 with defensive Ghana at the World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener. Declan Rice was seen limping afterward with a bandaged left shin, raising doubts…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
England Held, Modric Reaches Rare Milestone as Ronaldo Makes History
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, Croatia beat Panama 1-0…
England and Ghana are scoreless at halftime after strong World Cup starts
England and Ghana were tied 0-0 at halftime in their World Cup Group 12 match in Foxborough. England came in after a 4-2 win over Croatia, while Ghana had beaten Panama 1-0, and a…
England’s World Cup opener looks more like a club team under Thomas Tuchel
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Thomas Tuchel credited for turning the team into a club-like side. The article highlights England’s tactical structur…
Ghanaian Witch Doctor Says He Will Curse Harry Kane Before England Match
A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, said he will curse Harry Kane before England's Tuesday night match against Ghana. England are seeking a win to advance, while Kane arri…
Call to Replace War With Football as a Path to Peace
A guest column proposes replacing wars with football matches between rival peoples, with the winner later helping draft a peace proposal. The writer says the idea should be tested…
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach Knockout Stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Norway secured advancement from its World Cup group, while Senegal suffered its first-eve…
Messi Sets Unwanted World Cup Record After Missing Penalty
Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 at the World Cup. The miss gave him an unwanted record as the first player to fail from the spot three t…
Macron Backs PSG Against Bayern, Predicts a 3-1 First-Leg Win
Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Emmanuel Macron said he is supporting PSG as France's rep…
How a Biblical Word for ‘Pioneers’ Became the Modern Soccer Striker
The Hebrew word “striker” evolved from a root meaning to pull out or remove something. It moved from biblical military usage to modern Hebrew pioneer language and, in 1913, to foo…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
Real Madrid Lead Club Scoring Race at the World Cup
Real Madrid lead the club-by-club World Cup scoring chart with five goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. Barcelona are the notable absentee near the top…
World Cup Midterm: goals, stars and surprises in a thrilling opening stretch
The article reviews a spectacular opening World Cup phase, led by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick and an unusually high scoring rate. It also highlights breakout performe…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vózina goes viral after Spain draw, with unusually low bot share
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vózina became a global viral figure after a 0-0 draw with Spain, and his Instagram following jumped to 14.5 million. A follower check estimated only 12.8% bo…
A World Cup Party Israel Never Got Invited To
A Sports5 column argues that Israelis keep approaching the World Cup as if they were guests at someone else’s party. It contrasts that habit with Israel’s lone defining World Cup…
In Boston, Scottish fans turned an Irish pub into a drunken anti-England rally
Scottish fans overran The Dubliner in downtown Boston before England-Croatia, filling the pub and nearby sidewalk with beer, kilts and anti-England chants. The celebration include…
Kane's penalty tactic draws scrutiny after England beat Croatia
Harry Kane's penalty technique was criticized after England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup context. Kane scored again on a retaken spot kick after Dominik Livakovic…
Messi’s Hat Trick Leads Top Performances From World Cup Round One
The first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage produced major individual performances, topped by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria. K…
England and Ghana thrill as Portugal disappoints in a four-match World Cup night
World Cup 2026 featured four matches and 13 goals, led by England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal disappointed in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ghana won in the 95th minute, and Colo…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
England’s best version yet under Tuchel and Kane’s leadership
England beat Croatia 4-2 in one of the World Cup’s most dramatic matches, with Harry Kane scoring twice and embodying the team’s work rate. The article says Thomas Tuchel has made…
England’s Best Version Yet Arrives in Commanding World Cup Win Over Croatia
England beat Croatia in a tense 2026 World Cup opener, powered by Harry Kane’s brace and relentless pressing. The article credits Thomas Tuchel’s influence for a more dynamic Engl…
Tuchel explains early Rice substitution after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia
England beat Croatia 4-2 in its World Cup opener, but Thomas Tuchel said Declan Rice came off early because of discomfort and caution. Rice had assisted Harry Kane and remained im…
Harry Kane says he has hit peak form at the right moment after England's opening win
Harry Kane scored twice in England’s 4-2 opening win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. After the match, he said he feels at peak form, equaled Gary Lineker’s England World Cup t…
Tuchel’s halftime message sparks England’s World Cup opening win over Croatia
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener after Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk helped turn the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham restored the lead early…
England Impresses, Portugal Stumbles on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup
England beat Croatia 4-2, with Harry Kane setting a new England World Cup scoring record. Portugal were held 1-1 by Congo, and Ghana won 1-0 with a 95th-minute goal over Panama.
Meet Martin Baturina, Croatia's Next Big Midfield Star
Martin Baturina, the 23-year-old son of former Bnei Yehuda player Mate Baturina, is emerging as Croatia's next midfield star. He joined Como for 18 million euros, starred in the c…
England and Croatia unveil lineups for Group 12 World Cup opener
England and Croatia named their lineups for their World Cup Group 12 opener on Wednesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Thomas Tuchel picked Noni Madueke over Bukayo Saka, w…
World Cup Day 7: Ronaldo’s possible final run and England meet Croatia
On World Cup Day 7, Portugal open against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Cristiano Ronaldo possibly playing his final tournament. England then face Croatia, while Ghan…
Messi, Mbappe and Haaland light up a high-scoring World Cup night
Mbappe scored twice for France, Haaland scored twice for Norway, and Messi hit a hat trick for Argentina in a goal-filled World Cup night. Austria later beat Jordan 3-1, and the a…
World Cup Guide: James Returns for Colombia, Kane Meets Modric
Colombia begin their World Cup run against Uzbekistan National Bank, with James Rodriguez looking to deliver again in tournament football. England face Croatia in a high-profile G…
England Arrives in Kansas Ready for Its World Cup Push
England is training in Kansas City ahead of its World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel says the squad is prepared despite heat, while injuries, a brief theft…
Why Harry Kane Feels Like England’s Great Hope
The writer reflects on a lifelong connection to English football and argues that Harry Kane restores the sense that anything is possible. The piece recalls Kane’s major England di…
England hit by equipment theft days before World Cup opener
England's World Cup camp was robbed during a shipment from Florida to Kansas City, days before its first 2026 match. Missing items reportedly include players' boots, training ball…
Now or Never: England Must Bring the World Cup Home
An English opinion piece argues that England goes into the 2026 World Cup with a rare combination of depth, quality and experience, and should be expected to win it. It says stars…
England Pin Hopes on the World’s Best Player: Group 12 Guide for the 2026 World Cup
England enter the 2026 World Cup led by Harry Kane, whom the article calls the world’s best player, but with questions over form and fitness. Group 12 also includes Croatia, Ghana…
