England’s all-time top scorer in World Cup opening matches is Gary Lineker. He scored in 1986 and 1990. He is now a crisp salesman. Life is weird.
Harry Kane is the current king. He loves scoring on big stages. If he scores against Iran, he becomes the new king of first-game goals. History in the making.
So mark your calendar. November 21, 2026. 10am GMT. Get your lucky socks ready. Charge your phone. Tell your boss you have a “dentist appointment.” England’s first World Cup game is coming, and it’s going to be glorious chaos.
