Harry Kane gets Madame Tussauds waxwork ahead of 2026 World Cup

Harry Kane has been given his first waxwork figure at Madame Tussauds London, with the attraction unveiling the lifelike replica of the England captain ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The figure shows Kane in an England kit and boots, right foot resting on a football, and includes the tape he wears on his wedding finger — a detail he kisses when celebrating a goal.

Kane, currently based in Miami, worked closely with the Madame Tussauds studio team throughout the creation process. He described the moment he saw the finished result as a strange but moving experience. “It was a real honour to get the call from Madame Tussauds,” he said. “It’s one of those things that you never expect to happen.”

The Bayern Munich striker was particularly struck by the attention to detail. “Seeing the final result was a special moment; the eyes are so realistic, and they even remembered the tape on my wedding finger that I kiss to celebrate when I score a goal — it’s like looking in the mirror!”

Kane attended the unveiling with his wife Kate and their four children, and also invited young players from Ridgeway Rovers, his boyhood club in Walthamstow, North London, for a preview. London’s significance to Kane was a key reason for siting the figure there. “London is a special place for me, and I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life, so it’s the perfect city to have my first figure — it feels like a true full-circle moment,” he said.

The waxwork will be displayed in Madame Tussauds London’s Culture Capital zone alongside figures of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Mary Earps, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Joshua, and Kylian Mbappé. Lando Norris is set to join the zone in summer 2026.

Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said Kane’s global profile made the commission straightforward. “Harry Kane is one of the most important figures in global sport both on the pitch and beyond, so we knew we had to bring his first-ever figure home to London ahead of the FIFA World Cup.”

Kane said he hopes the exhibit will serve as motivation for younger fans. “I can’t wait for young fans to pose next to figure-version of me in London, and I hope seeing this will inspire children to keep working hard, believing in themselves and enjoying every moment of the journey.”