England captain Harry Kane has described playing a round of golf with US President Donald Trump as a "surreal experience". Speaking on Friday, the 32-year-old striker revealed that the outing took place around 18 months ago in Florida, after Trump personally invited him to play while he was in Palm Beach. The disclosure has drawn attention because Trump could present the World Cup trophy should England go on to win the tournament.

Kane framed the invitation as difficult to turn down, noting that "when the President invites you somewhere" it becomes a notable occasion simply to meet him. The article situates the anecdote against the backdrop of the 2026 World Cup, in which England are preparing for a quarter-final against Norway and the challenge of stopping striker Erling Haaland. It also references Trump's wider involvement in the tournament, including his claim to have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card issued to a US player.