Harry Kane

France tipped to win World Cup by S’pore’s football fraternity; Kylian Mbappe the pick for Golden Boot

In a poll conducted by The Straits Times among 100 figures from the local football scene, France emerged the leading contender to win the World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06:

Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Tough World Cup conditions ‘no excuse’ for England, says Thomas Tuchel

England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Talismanic Kane holds key to England's World Cup fate

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Albania v England - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - November 16, 2025 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

England bank on Kane's Bayern goal fest for World Cup success

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

Three second-half Harry Kane goals hand Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double

Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Final - Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart - Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - May 23, 2026 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane lifts the trophy as he celebrates winning the DFB Cup with teammates REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Tuchel gambles on chemistry as England squad raises eyebrows

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Thomas Tuchel announces England squad - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina will be favourites to retain their title at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.

Bayern claim nervous win despite Kane penalty miss after Champions League exit

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich - Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany - May 9, 2026 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich celebrate after the match REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

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