Harry Kane scores twice to help England advance into Round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England trailed the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 until late in the game on July 4. Harry Kane equalized in the 75th minute and added a second goal minutes later, allowing England to secure a 2-1 comeback victory. The win sets up a Round of 16 clash against Mexico on July 5 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This marks England's return to the venue since 1986, where they faced one of the most controversial moments in World Cup history.
- •England trailed 1-0 before Kane scored twice late in the game.
- •The match against Congo ended with a 2-1 victory for England.
- •England's next match is against Mexico at Estadio Azteca on July 5.
- •This will be England's first appearance at the Azteca since 1986.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane saves the Brits in the nick of time, lifts England into Round of 16, where Mexico awaits
"England trailed most of the game before Kane's heroics.
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