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Harry Kane leads England to victory over DR Congo in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Harry Kane leads England to victory over DR Congo in World Cup

Summary

Harry Kane scored twice to secure a 2-1 comeback victory for England against the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. After falling behind to a Brian Cipenga goal, Kane equalized in the 75th minute and netted the winner in the 86th. The win spared England from an early exit in the tournament. Next, England will face tournament co-hosts Mexico in a tougher matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Kane scores two goals, saving England from early elimination.
•England scores twice in the final 15 minutes to secure victory.
•Next match for England is against co-hosts Mexico.

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6:49 PMYahoo Sports — I had my hero moment today – Kane happy to rescue England again

What they're saying

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Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit. Brian Cipenga’s early strike was left unanswered until Kane finally delivered the leveller in the 75th minute and then blasted in a spectacular 86th-minute second to complete the comeback.
— Yahoo Sports

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