Harry Kane Fires Warning Shot to Ghana Ahead of 2026 World Cup Showdown
- England captain Harry Kane has delivered a fierce statement to Ghana, showcasing his devastating scoring form
- The Black Stars of Ghana and the Three Lions of England are paired in the 2026 World Cup Group L
- Harry Kane has registered some fine strikes against some of the best African national football teams, and Ghana must beware
Harry Kane appears to be warming up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the most lethal way possible, and the Black Stars of Ghana have every reason to take notice.
England, Ghana, Panama, and Croatia were drawn together in Group L during the ceremony in Washington on December 5, 2025, instantly setting up a blockbuster clash between the Three Lions and the Black Stars.
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According to Flashscore, just 24 hours later, Kane delivered a timely reminder of the danger he brings. The England captain netted a devastating hat-trick for Bayern Munich in their 5–0 demolition of Stuttgart on December 6 in the Bundesliga, sending shockwaves through Group L and prompting fresh conversations around Ghana’s preparations.
Watch Kane's hat-trick against Stuttgart in the footage below.
Ghana and England are scheduled to meet on June 23 at Gillette Stadium, a fixture that is already being billed as one of the most mouthwatering matchups of the group stages. Kane’s form only intensifies the stakes.
According to Transfermarkt stats, the Bayern striker is currently enjoying one of the most frightening goalscoring runs in Europe, scoring 28 goals in just 23 games this season.
That level of efficiency and ruthless finishing is precisely what makes him England’s most dangerous weapon heading into the tournament.
For Otto Addo's Ghana Black Stars, a side blessed with exciting talents like Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey, the challenge will be containing England’s cutting-edge attack, and that starts with keeping Kane quiet. But based on his recent outings, that will be easier said than done.
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Kane's impressive scoring record vs. African teams
Meanwhile, if Kane’s current form isn’t worrying enough, his track record against African national teams paints an even clearer picture. The England star has scored five goals against African opponents, underlining just how comfortable he is when facing teams from the continent.
This impressive record includes competitive matches at major tournaments, where Kane’s predatory instincts often come alive on the biggest stages.
His movement, composure in tight spaces, and flawless finishing make him a nightmare for defenders, and the Black Stars will be fully aware of that as they craft their game plan for the highly anticipated meeting.
With the countdown to the 2026 World Cup underway, Ghana’s defenders, from the experienced to the emerging, such as Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku, and Jonas Adjetey, must brace themselves for the ultimate test.
If they can stop Kane, they boost their chances of topping Group L. If not, England could seize early control of the group.
African teams Kane has scored against
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on a complete list of African national teams that the England and Bayern Munich attacker has found the back of the net against.
The full list includes, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations champions, Senegal, as well as the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
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