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England's Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico thriller, drawing Valverde comparisons
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England's Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico thriller, drawing Valverde comparisons

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Norway.
  • Captain Harry Kane scored a crucial penalty, bringing his tournament total to six goals.
  • Post-match, Kane's voice was hoarse from celebrating, drawing comparisons to a viral video of Federico Valverde.

England secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico. Captain Harry Kane once again proved decisive, converting a penalty that brought his tournament goal tally to six. The win sets up a quarterfinal clash against Norway.

However, it was not just Kane's on-field performance that captured attention after the match. The England captain appeared visibly exhausted, his voice strained and hoarse during post-game interviews. This was a result of the intense match and his exuberant celebrations.

The moment quickly drew comparisons to a viral video of Federico Valverde, who similarly lost his voice after a high-stakes game for Uruguay. Kane's hoarse voice became an instant talking point, with fans sharing clips and noting the similarity to Valverde's experience. It highlighted the immense emotional and physical toll the dramatic match had taken on the team's leader.

Harry Kane after the game. 😁

— Fabrizio RomanoA social media post sharing a video of Harry Kane's post-match interview.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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