Anthony Gordon's two assists help England rally past DRC Congo at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
In a Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, England overcame DRC Congo 2-1 in Atlanta. After falling behind 1-0, Anthony Gordon, who came off the bench, assisted Harry Kane’s equalizer in the 75th minute and then set up Kane's second goal 10 minutes later. Gordon's performance is notable as he becomes the first substitute to record two assists in a knockout-stage match at the World Cup. England advances to face co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16.
- •Match took place at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, 2026.
- •England trailed 1-0 before winning 2-1 against DRC Congo.
- •Harry Kane scored both goals for England after Gordon's assists.
- •Gordon's two assists mark a World Cup knockout-stage record for substitutes.
- •England will play Mexico in the last 16 of the tournament.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Gordon grabs two assists as England fight back to beat DRC Congo at World Cup 2026
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