World Cup 2026 | England 2 - 1 DR Congo
England avoided one of the greatest shocks in their World Cup history
Harry Kane's two late goals inspired a dramatic comeback against DR Congo in Atlanta and secured a place in the last 16.
Author | George B
Stadium | Atlanta Stadium
Thomas Tuchel's side were just 15 minutes from a humiliating exit after Brian Cipenga had given DR Congo an early lead.
That was when captain and talisman Harry Kane took centre stage. He headed in the equaliser after 75 minutes before producing a brilliant winner with four minutes remaining, turning sharply and firing an unstoppable finish into the roof of the net.
DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced a series of outstanding saves to frustrate England, although Yoane Wissa struck the post with the goal at his mercy on the stroke of half-time.
That miss proved crucial as England, who had delivered a deeply underwhelming display for much of the contest, were kept alive.
Kane rose to meet substitute Anthony Gordon's cross to head England level. What a moment and his fourth goal in four games in this tournament.
His fifth goal of the tournament was better still. Collecting the ball on the edge of the area, Kane spun away from his marker, drove forward and rifled a powerful right-footed effort beyond Mpasi to rescue England from the brink.
England will now face co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday, 6 July.
A celebration of Harry Kane
After the match, former England striker and BBC pundit Alan Shearer said: "His movement for the header was brilliant and then the second goal not many centre forwards in the world can produce that piece of magic. The way he turns and swivels, the balance is incredible, then to get the direction and power into the roof of the net. Some strike."
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