Kane leads England comeback to reach World Cup last 16

England beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring twice to overturn an early deficit.

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July 2, 2026

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Harry Kane scored twice in the closing stages to send England past DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, booking a place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. England will face Mexico at the Azteca on 6 July.

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Kane scored twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit for England
England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta's round of 32
England face Mexico at the Azteca on 6 July

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England have advanced to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after Harry Kane scored twice in the final quarter of a match in Atlanta, turning around a game the DRC had led since the seventh minute.

Bryan Mbemba Sébinga gave the DRC an early lead, but England’s captain levelled in the 75th minute before adding the winner in the 86th to seal a 2-1 victory in the round of 32.

England will now face Mexico on 6 July at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.