England comes from behind to defeat DR Congo and advance to World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
England secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 after a challenging match against DR Congo on July 1. Despite DR Congo's early lead from Cipenga within the first seven minutes, Harry Kane scored twice in the second half, showcasing his status as England's all-time top World Cup scorer. This victory marks England's first comeback win in the World Cup since 1966, breaking a long-standing hoodoo. The team will look to build on this momentum in the knockout stage of the tournament.
- •Harry Kane scores two goals to lead England against DR Congo.
- •Cipenga opened the scoring for DR Congo just 7 minutes in.
- •England's win is their first comeback in a World Cup match since 1966.
- •The match took place on July 1 during the World Cup.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — England made to work, end hoodoo, beat DR Congo and reach last 16
"Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot.
"It was TOUGH, but England are through to the World Cup round of 16!With two goals from Harry Kane, the English team beat DR Congo this Wednesday (1). After Cipenga opened the scoring just 7 minutes in...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:11 PMKane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:02 PMEngland made to work, end hoodoo, beat DR Congo and reach last 16
It was TOUGH, but England are through to the World Cup round of 16!With two goals from Harry Kane, the English team beat DR Congo this Wednesday (1). After Cipenga opened the scoring just 7 minutes in...
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