2026 World Cup: Is this England star Harry Kane's last ever shot at international glory?

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Harry Kane, now 33 and playing for Bayern Munich, enters the 2026 World Cup cycle fresh off a historic 61-goal season, his most prolific ever. The English striker's window for capturing international glory appears to be narrowing. Kane has long chased a World Cup trophy and a Ballon d'Or, two of soccer's most elusive prizes that have eluded him throughout his career. Whether the upcoming tournament represents his final realistic chance at either remains an open question, given his age and the demands of elite competition.