Harry Kane: We'll Rise Again After World Cup Pain

England captain Harry Kane has broken his silence following the Three Lions' heartbreaking FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat, expressing his pride in the squad while promising that England will come back stronger.

No words are big enough right now to overcome this empty feeling in the stomach. We were close, really close to another final but it wasn’t enough. We’ve given everything over these last 7 weeks and to fall short is hard to take!

I know the expectations are high and rightly so,… pic.twitter.com/exz5Pe95hb

— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 16, 2026

In an emotional message shared on social media, Kane admitted the pain of falling just short of another World Cup final.
"No words are big enough right now to overcome this empty feeling in the stomach. We were close, really close to another final, but it wasn't enough."

The England skipper said the team had given everything throughout the seven-week tournament and acknowledged how difficult it is to miss out despite coming so close.

Kane also reflected on England's consistent progress over the past eight years, admitting that the team is still searching for the "final piece of the jigsaw" needed to turn deep tournament runs into major trophies.

Despite the disappointment, Kane praised his teammates for overcoming difficult matches and challenging environments throughout the competition. He said the experiences and memories created during the tournament would remain with both the players and supporters for years to come.

The England captain urged everyone connected with the national team to remain optimistic, stressing that setbacks are part of the journey to success.

"Going for glory doesn't always mean you will get it. You have to fight for it, get knocked down, pick yourself up and go again—and that's what we will do."

Kane concluded by thanking every fan who travelled to support England, those cheering from home, and the coaching staff and players for their commitment.
Ending on a message of resilience, the captain wrote:

"Win or lose, we learn and go again."

The heartfelt statement has resonated with England supporters, who continue to back the Three Lions despite another painful near miss on the road to World Cup glory.