Kane calls golf round with Trump 'surreal'
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- Harry Kane played golf with Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida roughly 18 months ago, calling the experience 'pretty surreal' and 'unique.'
- Kane made the revelation in the build-up to England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday (22:00 BST).
- Trump, 80, confirmed the round after England's 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, saying Kane is 'a great player' and 'a good golfer too.'
- Kane has scored six goals and registered one assist for England at the tournament so far.
- Bayern Munich striker Kane described Trump's golf as 'pretty good,' saying he hopes to play as well at Trump's age.
- The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico — the context for Trump's personal interest in Kane's run.
Why it matters: Kane, England's six-goal leading scorer, now has a direct personal rapport with the leader of a 2026 World Cup co-host nation — a soft-power moment for the tournament. Trump's public praise, delivered immediately after the Mexico win, signals the White House plans to lean into star-access diplomacy as the US builds toward hosting.
