Harry Kane scores late brace to lift England past DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
In Atlanta, England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup knockout stage on July 1, 2026. Brian Cipenga put Congo ahead early with a goal in the 7th minute, leading to a tense match. England responded with strong offensive pressure, culminating in Harry Kane's equalizer in the 75th minute and a second goal shortly after, securing the comeback. England now advances to face Mexico in the next round.
- •Congo's Cipenga scored in the 7th minute to take an early lead.
- •Kane equalized for England in the 75th minute with a header.
- •Kane added a second goal soon after, sealing the win.
- •England will face Mexico in the next round of the tournament.
- •This is DR Congo's first knockout stage appearance in World Cup history.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane brace rescues round of 16 spot
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — England player ratings vs DR Congo as Harry Kane saves Three Lions inspires thrilling World Cup comeback
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Harry Kane’s late brace saves England from stunning upset against DR Congo
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Kane hits brace in England comeback to eliminate Congo DR
"The leopards got out to a big lead, but the lions finally ran them down. After 75 terrifying minutes, England’s Harry Kane finally equalized an early Congo goal, then added another to send England to a 2-1 win.
"Harry Kane’s superb nine-minute brace rescued England from a shock World Cup exit at the round of 32 stage and snatched a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo in Atlanta.Brian Cipenga gave the Congolese a...
"England were pushed to the pin of their collar in Atlanta this evening by a gutsy Congo DR side. Ultimately, Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to snatch a late 2-1 win – Harry Kane's delightful ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:15 PMEngland 2-1 DR Congo: Kane brace rescues round of 16 spot
Harry Kane’s superb nine-minute brace rescued England from a shock World Cup exit at the round of 32 stage and snatched a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo in Atlanta.Brian Cipenga gave the Congolese a...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:08 PMEngland player ratings vs DR Congo as Harry Kane saves Three Lions inspires thrilling World Cup comeback
England 2-1 DR Congo: The Three Lions survived a major scare after Kane’s double in Atlanta, setting up a last 16 tie with Mexico
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:02 PMWorld Cup 2026: Harry Kane’s late brace saves England from stunning upset against DR Congo
The leopards got out to a big lead, but the lions finally ran them down. After 75 terrifying minutes, England’s Harry Kane finally equalized an early Congo goal, then added another to send England to a 2-1 win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:01 PMWorld Cup: Kane hits brace in England comeback to eliminate Congo DR
England were pushed to the pin of their collar in Atlanta this evening by a gutsy Congo DR side. Ultimately, Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to snatch a late 2-1 win – Harry Kane's delightful ...
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