England captain Harry Kane admitted that it is not the time to make plans for the 2030 World Cup. The 32-year-old forward is experiencing heavy emotions following a dramatic defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
Tragedy a step from the final
The match against the reigning world champions ended in a painful failure for Thomas Tuchel's team. The English failed to hold their advantage and stopped short of their main goal once again — winning the trophy. This defeat was a real blow for the entire national team.
Comparison with a legend
Against the backdrop of failure, Kane spoke about his future with the national team. He compared himself to Lionel Messi, who continues to be the leader of the Argentine team at 39 years old. However, Kane himself emphasizes that four years until the next World Cup is a very long road.
"It is too early to talk about the next World Cup right now. For me, the main thing is to move forward year by year and monitor my well-being. Right now, we just need to get through this painful defeat," the striker noted.
Battle for the Golden Boot
Despite the team's fiasco, Kane and Jude Bellingham have 6 goals each in the tournament. Theoretically, they still have a chance to win the "Golden Boot". However, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are still ahead, with 8 goals each.
Problems in defense
Kane also commented on the reasons for the semi-final defeat. According to him, the inability to control the game in the final minutes and passivity in defense have been England's main problem for the last 4–5 major tournaments.
Similar thoughts were expressed by other players on the team. Defender Dan Burn and Jude Bellingham admitted that it is incredibly painful to repeat to the fans "the same excuses they have been hearing for years".
Battle for bronze
England will try to win at least bronze at the 2026 World Cup again. On Sunday, July 19, in the third-place match, Tuchel's charges will face the French national team.
