England captain Harry Kane produced one of the most entertaining post-match interviews of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16. England booked their place in the quarterfinals after surviving a tense contest against the co-hosts, with Kane appearing for his interview almost unable to speak after celebrating the victory.

Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, while Kane converted a penalty to help the Three Lions overcome Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for the hosts, but their efforts were not enough to prevent elimination. England’s players celebrated wildly with teammates and supporters after the final whistle, leaving their captain with a noticeably hoarse voice.

Kane was called over by the host broadcaster for a post-match interview but struggled to speak after losing his voice during the celebrations. “It was a crazy game. We had to fight and we had to find something,” he said. The England captain then explained that he had been singing and could barely talk, adding that his team had found a way to win despite the occasion and circumstances being against them.

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England’s victory was made even more remarkable after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute, leaving the team with 10 players for much of the second half. Mexico attempted to take advantage of the extra man, but England defended their lead under intense pressure and held on to secure a place in the last eight of the tournament.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for refusing to surrender despite repeated setbacks. He said the team had shown a strong mentality and continued to believe even when the match became extremely difficult. Tuchel added that England’s players had given everything at the Azteca and described the contest as an iconic match at an iconic stadium.

The England coach said the victory demonstrated the heart, belief and determination within the squad as they overcame significant adversity. Kane’s nearly voiceless interview quickly became one of the most memorable moments following the dramatic win, capturing the emotion of England’s celebrations. The Three Lions will now carry the momentum of their hard-fought victory into the World Cup quarterfinals.

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