Kane on Potential Final World Cup: "Too Early to Say, Look at Messi"

Harry Kane (32, Bayern Munich), captain of the England national team that failed to reclaim the throne for the first time in 60 years after losing in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has expressed his determination to continue playing on the World Cup stage four years from now.
England suffered a 2-1 comeback defeat against Argentina in the tournament's semifinal match held in Atlanta, USA, today, missing out on a spot in the final and moving to the third-place play-off.
Kane, who wore the captain's armband and played the full match, left a sense of regret as he recorded only one shot with no shots on target.
Kane, who has recorded 6 goals and 1 assist in this tournament, will have one final chance to contend for the Golden Boot in the third-place match against France on July 19.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Kane reflected, "After scoring first, we had trouble with possession for various reasons and struggled against the opponent's pressure. Eventually, we gave up control and allowed them more attacking opportunities in the final third."
He added, "We need to look back at the match and figure out how to improve in these situations, but perhaps this is the missing piece of the puzzle that we lacked in our last four major tournaments," expressing his disappointment.
The interview naturally turned to whether this would be Kane's "last dance" at the World Cup.
Kane, who is 32 this year, will be 36 by the 2030 World Cup.
Kane dismissed the speculation, stating, "As I said before, it is still too early to talk about my last World Cup."
He explained, "I am taking it one year at a time. Playing for the national team is a source of pride and joy. It is the thing I love doing most in the world. Four years is a long time in the future."
Kane particularly emphasized, "When you look at Messi, it seems like there is no end. He is still performing at the highest level. I don't want to put a limit on these things. For now, I will focus on recovering from the pain of this defeat."
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