Harry Kane praised Lionel Messi following England's 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina at the recent World Cup. Kane described Messi as "an incredible player" and "a very humble person," recalling their post-match interaction. England, despite reaching the semi-finals, was eliminated by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. Argentina subsequently lost to Spain in the final, while England secured third place by defeating France. Kane expressed his deep respect for Messi, acknowledging the difficulty of the elimination but emphasizing the importance of showing sportsmanship. He recounted hugging Messi and wishing him luck for the final. Messi, 39, has since announced his retirement from international football, with a final friendly against Benin scheduled for October 6.