Tuchel praises England's resilience in 2-1 World Cup win over Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed pride following a 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on July 1. After a challenging start, England rallied with Harry Kane scoring twice in the final fifteen minutes, securing progression to the next round. Tuchel highlighted the squad's determination and refusal to accept defeat, a notable trait for championship teams. Looking ahead, England will face Mexico in the round of 16, with the match set to take place in Mexico City on July 4. Kane's performance places him in third for the tournament's scoring leaders.
- •Harry Kane scored two late goals to lift England.
- •England overcame an early deficit to secure their advancement.
- •Next match is against Mexico on July 4 in Mexico City.
- •Tuchel commended the squad's mental strength during the match.
- •Kane is now tied for third in tournament goals.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Tuchel proud of England's fight in comeback victory
"For England manager Thomas Tuchel, the stress of a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo was actually the best part.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 1, 2026, 10:56 PMWorld Cup: Belgium gets iffy PK late to beat Senegal. Vs. U.S. in Seattle next?
- EPL•Jul 1, 2026, 8:50 PMChelsea Are In Talks To Land This Bournemouth Forward: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?
- EPL•Jul 1, 2026, 6:15 PM“One of the best clubs in the world” — Marco Palestra explains why he chose Chelsea over Inter and Premier League rival
- LaLiga•Jul 1, 2026, 5:15 PMReal Madrid wonderkid’s future remains uncertain despite Mourinho admiration
- EPL•Jul 1, 2026, 5:00 PMOfficial: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under Cole
- Serie A•Jul 1, 2026, 4:40 PMNapoli set Lukaku price tag with eye on Chelsea clause
