Harry Kane talks about golf round with Trump: "Surreal experience"

Trump's praise on Truth Social

"It was a unique experience, and I was just grateful that he invited me to play along," the 32-year-old assured. Asked how the meeting came about, Kane said with a smile: "But yes, when the president invites you somewhere..." Trump had previously mentioned the joint round of golf publicly himself.

After England's round-of-16 victory in Mexico, the US president had written on his platform Truth Social: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!" Shortly afterward, Trump told reporters: "I like him a lot. He is really great." Trump had previously already let slip about the joint round of golf, and now Kane also had words of praise for the 80-year-old's talent.

Kane ahead of the quarterfinal

Kane has scored six goals so far at the mega-tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. With England, he faces Norway in the quarterfinal. The match will be played in Miami.

The meeting had taken place when he was in Palm Beach around 18 months ago, Kane said. Kane also spoke of a "pretty surreal experience" of having met the president at all.

Background: Meeting in Palm Beach

Trump had already publicly revealed the joint round on the golf course. Kane now responded with detailed accounts, repeatedly emphasizing the unusual nature of the encounter.

The meeting between the English captain and the US president sheds light on the connection between sport and politics during this major tournament. Kane was consistently respectful toward Trump, without commenting on political positions.