Harry Kane's 'Messi' remark fuels fresh 2030 World Cup speculation
England captain Harry Kane has declined to confirm his international retirement following his team's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina. Kane expressed his desire to continue playing at the highest level, drawing inspiration from Lionel Messi's longevity.
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England captain Harry Kane has refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his final appearance on football's biggest stage, insisting it is too early to make a decision after his side's heartbreaking semifinal exit against Argentina. England's dream of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966 ended in dramatic fashion after the defending champions fought back to secure a 2-1 victory on Wednesday (local time). The defeat booked Argentina's place in Sunday's final against Spain, while the Three Lions will now take on France in the third-place playoff. Speaking in a video shared by DAZN Football on X after the match, Kane said he has no intention of making any immediate decisions about his international future and will instead evaluate things one season at a time. "It's too early to talk about that.
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