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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 defeats DR Congo 2-1 in World Cup match in Atlanta
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Prince William jokes that England’s win over DR Congo was ‘never in doubt’ after late World Cup comeback
What they're saying
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William, patron of the Football Association, posted a tongue-in-cheek message on social media

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