Anthony Gordon, English forward and Barcelona’s brand-new signing 🔵🔴, came on in the second half against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ended up assisting both of Harry Kane’s goals. England were winning 2-1 and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
But after the match, in the mixed zone, Gordon said something nobody expected. He was asked about his captain’s season and he was direct: “It has only been surpassed by Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time” ⚽🐐.
Kane already has 13 goals in World Cups, surpassed Pelé and drew level with Just Fontaine, but he is still far behind Messi, who has 19. Not even his own teammate could dispute the Argentine No. 10’s throne. England now face Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.