Kane keeps England's World Cup dream alive as DR Congo beaten

England vs DR Congo; FIFA World Cup Round of 32 England vs DR Congo. FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Mercedes-Benz StadiumAttendance68,239. World Cup 2026: England 2-1 DR Congo - Harry Kane scores twice as Three Lions come from behind to set up last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico Match report as England set up a World Cup last 16 showdown against co-hosts Mexico with a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32; Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes after Brian Cipenga's shock seventh-minute strike Wednesday 1 July 2026 19:08, UK Harry Kane scored a brilliant double to inspire England to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over DR Congo and set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with co-hosts Mexico. England were given a huge scare by DR Congo, who scored through Brian Cipenga only seven minutes into the first World Cup knockout game in their history, but Kane came to the rescue. After heading in substitute Anthony Gordon's cross to bring England level with a quarter of an hour remaining, Kane rifled home a stunning 86th-minute winner to complete the comeback. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracket - World Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World Cup - Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App The double takes him above Brazil legend Pele on 13 goals at World Cups and ensures England will face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the last 16, kicking off a 1am (BST) on Monday. More to follow... [Image text:] ENSSAM theWorld FEA