England captain Kane's World Cup heroics prompt knighthood call in UK Parliament

England captain Harry Kane's stellar performance in the 2026 World Cup, including two crucial goals against DR Congo, has sparked a call for him to be knighted. The team's 2-1 victory advanced them to the round of 16, fueled by Kane's decisive play.

Following the match, British Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran submitted an early day motion to Parliament, officially proposing that Kane receive a knighthood. This move reflects a groundswell of public support recognizing Kane's significant contributions to the national team.

The motion specifically commends Kane's efforts in the DR Congo match, which kept England's World Cup dreams alive. It also notes his achievement as England's all-time leading World Cup scorer, surpassing Brazilian legend Pelé with 13 goals. Moran emphasized Kane's inspiring leadership and character both on and off the field, stating his values embody what makes Britain great.

Moran urged fans to encourage their local Members of Parliament to sign the motion. Currently, only Moran has signed early day motion number 508, submitted on July 2. It remains to be seen if the motion will gain further support for a formal parliamentary debate.