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Donald Trump Praises Harry Kane After England's 3-2 Victory Over Mexico
7/6/2026, 10:24:23 PM
Background & Context
President Donald Trump used Truth Social to comment on the England-Mexico World Cup match. The post followed his 2015 remarks describing Mexican migrants as bringing “drugs, crime … rapists,” which resurfaced in reactions to his football comment. He made those remarks in 2015 when announcing his presidential bid.
Trump’s Praise of England’s Captain
Following England’s 3-2 win that secured a quarter-final berth, Trump posted, “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” The brief message highlighted only Kane’s contribution and omitted other scorers, prompting social-media discussion.
Match Data
The Azteca Stadium match produced three English goals: Jude Bellingham scored in the 36th and 38th minutes, and Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th. Mexico replied via Julian Quiñones (42’) and a Raúl Jiménez penalty (69’), ending 3-2 to England.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump’s Truth Social post was the only official comment from the U.S. president about the game. The source does not include any response from England or its coaching staff. The post was brief and did not reference any other England players. The focus on Kane contrasted with the team’s broader effort shown in the match data.
Criticism & Opposition
Social-media users noted the narrow scope of Trump’s praise, pointing out the omission of Bellingham’s two goals and questioning whether Trump’s prior anti-Mexico rhetoric shaped his reaction. One comment read, “He was locked in to hate watch Mexico.” Medhi Hasan replied, “I hate agreeing with Trump.” Others mocked the tone, likening it to a feudal address and warning the praise could “lead to England’s failure in the next match.” The comment sparked numerous reactions on social media platforms.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The source offers no verification of the Truth Social post beyond the excerpt and includes no official response from England or governing bodies, leaving the extent of institutional reaction undocumented.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” — Donald Trump, President of the United States (Truth Social)
- “I hate agreeing with Trump,” — Medhi Hasan, commentator
- “He was locked in to hate watch Mexico.” — Social-media user
- “I like how he addresses him like some feudal lord from the middle ages. Like 'yes m’lord, Harold Kane of England is about to plunder our lands.'” — Social-media user
What’s Next
Some observers expressed concern that Trump’s endorsement might affect England’s performance in the forthcoming quarter-final match, though no further statements from the president or English officials have been reported.
