England defeats DR Congo 2-1 in World Cup match in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
England secured a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. The match saw DR Congo take an early lead with a goal from Brian Cipenga, but England's Harry Kane equalized with a header in the 75th minute before scoring the decisive winner in the 86th. The win advances England to the last 16, where they will face co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday. Prince William celebrated the victory on social media, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed optimism about England's World Cup chances.
- •England wins 2-1 over DR Congo in World Cup match.
- •Goals by Harry Kane secure the comeback victory.
- •Match takes place at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.
- •England moves on to face co-hosts Mexico on Sunday.
- •Fans showed strong support despite a nervous first half.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Prince William jokes that England’s win over DR Congo was ‘never in doubt’ after late World Cup comeback
"William, patron of the Football Association, posted a tongue-in-cheek message on social media
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