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Harry Kane's late goals propel England past DR Congo in World Cup

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Harry Kane's late goals propel England past DR Congo in World Cup
Summary

England secured a comeback victory over DR Congo in the World Cup on July 1, with Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match. After trailing due to an early goal from Brian Cipenga, England struggled in the first half but improved significantly after halftime. Kane's performance marked a turnaround as he took center stage and assisted by Anthony Gordon for his first goal. The win sets up a last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico, as England looks to advance further in the tournament.

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  • •England trailed 1-0 after Brian Cipenga's opening goal.
  • •Kane scored both goals in the final minutes to secure the win.
  • •Declan Rice contributed by moving to right-back late in the match.
  • •England will face Mexico next in the last-16 round.
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