Kane’s Golf with Trump
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The experience, which took place in Palm Beach, Florida, approximately 18 months ago, was described by Kane as “pretty surreal.” Trump had previously mentioned playing golf with Kane, praising the England striker as a great player and a good golfer.
Speaking in Miami on Friday, ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway, Kane elaborated on the event. He stated that he “played all right” during the round and expressed gratitude for the invitation. Kane also complimented Trump’s golfing ability, remarking, “His golf is pretty good, to be honest. I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age.” He called it a “unique experience.”
Trump had initially lauded the Bayern Munich forward on his Truth Social platform following England’s 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico. In his post, Trump wrote, “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” The following day, Trump revealed that he and Kane had played golf together, reiterating his admiration for the player.
The former president had told reporters earlier in the week that he had played golf with Kane, complimenting the player on his golf, his football, and his character. Kane’s comments on Friday evening echoed these sentiments, as he expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to play with Trump.
World Cup Quarter-Final Build-Up
The confirmation of the golf round came as England prepared for their highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway. This match, featuring Harry Kane’s England against Erling Haaland’s Norway, is scheduled to take place in Miami. The tournament has reached a critical stage, with only a few teams remaining in contention for the title.
In other World Cup news, Spain secured a victory over Belgium in their previous match, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente expressing “high expectations” for their upcoming semi-final against France. The action continues tonight with the England v Norway match, followed by the holders Argentina taking on Switzerland in Kansas City.
The remaining teams in the tournament, including France, Spain, England, Norway, Argentina, and Switzerland, are all vying for the ultimate prize. The competition has intensified, with tomorrow’s matches set to reduce the number of contenders from six to four.
Team Preparations and Support
As part of their preparations for the quarter-final, the England team received a visit from Sir David Beckham. Kane revealed that Beckham wished the team luck when he met them before their training session at the Inter Miami facility in Fort Lauderdale on Friday afternoon.
Kane mentioned that Beckham frequently messages him after most games, indicating they maintain contact. He described Beckham as a significant England fan, acknowledging how much it meant to Beckham to represent England and serve as captain. Kane expressed hope that the team could make Beckham proud in their upcoming match.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel, whose team is also in the quarter-finals, conveyed a message of seizing the day. He emphasized the need for his team to connect with their identity, leverage their strengths, be proactive, and demonstrate bravery. Tuchel stressed the importance of having no regrets in a quarter-final and urged his team to go for the win.
The build-up to these crucial matches and reactions to the previous night’s results are central to the ongoing World Cup 2026 narrative. The tournament is firmly in its business end, with high stakes for all participating nations as they compete for a place in the semi-finals.
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Source: theguardian.com
Sam Whitlock is a Sports News Writer at News-GB.org. He moved from local newspapers into digital sport. He focuses on rugby union, golf and boxing and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Gloucester, he plays amateur rugby and follows the fight game. “Clarity beats cleverness in breaking sport news.”