Katie Kane, wife of England captain Harry Kane, delivered a succinct four-word verdict on England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Posting on her Instagram story, she wrote: "England! What a team."
Match Drama at Estadio Azteca
The fixture, originally scheduled for 7pm local time on July 5, 2026, was delayed by one hour due to lightning storms. Once underway, Jude Bellingham silenced the home crowd by scoring twice in 98 seconds (36' and 38'). Mexico's Julián Quiñones pulled one back before halftime (42').
England's Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute after a VAR review for a dangerous challenge. Despite being down to 10 men, Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute to make it 3-1. However, Kane then conceded a penalty, which Raúl Jiménez scored in the 69th minute, setting up a tense finish.
Historic Victory
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made crucial saves, and manager Thomas Tuchel brought on defensive reinforcements like John Stones and Dan Burn to withstand 11 minutes of added time. The win marked the first time any team has beaten Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in World Cup history. Bellingham also became the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score a brace in a World Cup match at that venue.
Katie Kane's Matchday Look
Before the match, Katie Kane posted a photo on Instagram showing her "game ready" in a white bespoke halter-neck football shirt styled as a corset, with "Kane" in red down the side, paired with a blue jacket and trousers. The 33-year-old fitness instructor wore radiant makeup and a sleek bun. The post garnered over 59,000 likes, with fans commenting "You are stunning Kate!" and "In Kane we trust."
Katie and Harry are childhood sweethearts who met at school in East London. They have four children and live mainly in Munich, though they recently built a luxury estate in Surrey.
Quarter-Final Clash with Norway
England will face Norway in the quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, kicking off at 10pm BST (5pm local time). UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 and ITVX.
