Watch: Harry Kane loses his voice after England’s World Cup win and delivers the funniest viral post-match moment

Harry Kane lost his voice and struggled during his post-match interview after England’s World Cup victory. Harry Kane gave one of the most memorable post-match interviews at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he literally sang his voice out during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico. Moments after helping sub Thomas Tuchel book a place in the quarter-finals, the England captain appeared in front of the BBC, barely able to speak after joining team-mates and more than 3,000 traveling supporters in belting out the Oasis team. Wild wall and Three lions inside the Azteca Stadium. The unusual interview quickly went viral, with fans comparing Kane’s husky voice to cartoon characters and praising the striker’s candid reaction after one of England’s toughest wins of the tournament.

Kane’s celebrations leave him nearly speechless

England booked their place in the last 16 after surviving an extraordinary night in Mexico City.Jude Bellingham stunned the home crowd with two goals in the space of 98 seconds before Julián Quiñones pulled one back shortly before half-time. Kane then converted a second-half penalty to restore England’s two-goal advantage, although Raúl Jiménez’s penalty and Jarell Quansah’s red card on VAR ensured the latter stages became a grueling defensive battle.

England players celebrate after the World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

The Three Lions held on through 11 minutes of stoppage time to seal a famous 3-2 victory, sparking emotional celebrations at full-time as the entire England team made their way to honor the traveling supporters.WITH Wild wall after becoming England’s unofficial anthem during the tournament, the players and fans sang together before moving on to another rendition Three lions. Kane enthusiastically joined in every word, but the celebration came at a cost.When he went to his post-match interview with the BBC, his voice almost completely disappeared.“My voice is gone,” Kane laughed. “It was a crazy game, we had to fight. We had to find something. I was just singing there, I can’t really talk.”“Everything was against us, we found a way. I have no words, I can’t even speak.”

Fans enjoy Kane’s memorable interview

Kane’s attempt to finish the interview immediately became one of the talking points of the evening, with supporters flooding social media after hearing the England captain’s unusually high-pitched voice.One fan wrote: “Harry Kane losing his voice might be the best moment of the World Cup so far.”Another wrote: “Harry Kane outdoes Marge Simpson in this post-match interview.”A third added: “Harry Kane laughing at his own voice is comedy honey.”Others compared the Bayern Munich striker to another famous cartoon character. One fan joked: “Harry Mickey Mouse Kane.”Another wrote: “90 minutes at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane turned into Mickey Mouse.”Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher also joined the conversation, writing: “It’s hard work singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”

England continue despite injury concerns

However, the celebrations eased concerns about midfielder Jordan Henderson.The Brentford player was injured while celebrating with fans after attempting to jump over advertising boards before landing awkwardly in his waist. Henderson required lengthy medical treatment on the pitch, was given oxygen and subsequently taken to hospital.Thomas Tuchel admitted afterwards that the injury appeared serious.“It’s a pretty serious injury,” the England manager said.England now turn their attention to the quarter-finals, where they 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 turned to the next challenge, it was Kane’s fading voice rather than his goals that created one of the World Cup’s most memorable moments.