England stages comeback against DR Congo in Round of 32

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

England stages comeback against DR Congo in Round of 32
Summary

England faced DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on July 1. DR Congo took an early lead with a goal from Brian Cinpenga in the seventh minute. England struggled to respond but equalized in the 75th minute through Harry Kane. Kane scored again in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 win, allowing England to advance to the Round of 16 against Mexico on July 6.

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  • Brian Cinpenga scored for DR Congo in the 7th minute.
  • Harry Kane equalized for England in the 75th minute.
  • Kane's second goal came in the 86th minute.
  • England will play Mexico in the Round of 16 on July 6.
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Men's Team City Magazine: July issue available to read now! It wasn’t the most ideal start to England’s Round of 32 clash when DR Congo’s Brian Cinpenga fired his nation ahead on seven minutes w...

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