Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo
Online Desk
02 Jul 2026 00:27 AM । Update: 02 Jul 2026 00:28 AM
Captain Harry Kane came to England's rescue as they came from a goal down in a battling 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday to seal their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
• Kane rifled home the winner four minutes from time, after equalising in the 75th minute, spinning away from his marker before heading home Anthony Gordon's cross, reports Reuters.
• Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo a shock seventh-minute lead, the unmarked winger taking control of the ball wide in the box before drilling a low strike with his right foot to beat keeper Jordan Pickford at his near post.
• Congolese keeper Lionel Mpasi made excellent saves from Jude Bellingham and Kane, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka blocking a goalbound effort from Marcus Rashford.
• At the other end, Yoane Wissa hit the post from inside the six-yard area before the break.
• England will play Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday.
• Kane rifled home the winner four minutes from time, after equalising in the 75th minute, spinning away from his marker before heading home Anthony Gordon's cross, reports Reuters.
• Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo a shock seventh-minute lead, the unmarked winger taking control of the ball wide in the box before drilling a low strike with his right foot to beat keeper Jordan Pickford at his near post.
• Congolese keeper Lionel Mpasi made excellent saves from Jude Bellingham and Kane, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka blocking a goalbound effort from Marcus Rashford.
• At the other end, Yoane Wissa hit the post from inside the six-yard area before the break.
• England will play Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday.
