Harry Kane saves England against DR Congo. Captain’s heroics set up World Cup clash with Mexico
England's Harry Kane scores twice to secure a dramatic World Cup victory over DR Congo.
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The brief
Captain Harry Kane scored both goals for England, securing a comeback win. Kane's performance is being widely praised, with coverage from Reuters and BBC News highlighting his crucial role in the match. Coverage emphasizes Kane's impact on the game, with ESPN noting that he has now surpassed Pelé's World Cup goals total.
The New York Times and The Washington Post both describe Kane's performance as heroic, saving England from a potential upset. USA Today and The Guardian are inviting fans to rate the players' performances in the match. England will next face Mexico in the round of 16.
Coverage does not yet specify the date or location of this match.
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Quick answers
Who scored for England in the match against DR Congo?
Harry Kane scored both goals for England.
What is England's next match in the World Cup?
England will play Mexico in the round of 16.
How did Harry Kane's performance compare to Pelé's?
According to ESPN, Kane has now surpassed Pelé's World Cup goals total.
Coverage (30)
- England survive a Lionel M masterclass … just The Guardian · 1d ago
- The Weight of the World (Cup): With pressure mounting, England survived against DR Congo. Now, a much bigger challenge awaits Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: An audience of 16.3m tunes in to watch England's win over DR Congo BBC · 1d ago
- World Cup Q&A: ask England reporter Jacob Steinberg your questions now The Guardian · 1d ago
- Harry Kane passes Pelé WC goals total as England advance ESPN · 1d ago
- 'Kane to the rescue' and 'defence black hole triples' BBC · 1d ago
- OFFSIDE | Yes, We KANE: Harry Kane saves England the blushes with shot heard round the World Cup The Times of India · 1d ago
- 2026 World Cup Moment of the Day: Harry Kane's undefendable thunderbolt saves England, underlines his greatness ESPN · 1d ago
- England 2–1 DR Congo: Two Key Takeaways From Nerve-Shredding World Cup Win Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Kane joins Messi, passes Pelé, Tielemans goal the latest ever, USA's 4 ESPN · 1d ago
- Kane lifts England past Congo with 2 late goals as World Cup knockout round continues, in photos AP News · 1d ago
- Beckham hails Harry Kane as ‘true leader’ after England win against DR Congo Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Why Peter Crouch Is Ready To Crown Harry Kane As England's GOAT After DR Congo Win FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Harry Kane’s England heroics show the value of having one true superstar Financial Times · 1d ago
- Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo AP News · 1d ago
- Harry Kane's late brilliance saves England from stunning upset against DR Congo Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Football Extra World Cup newsletter: England survive Congo scare BBC · 1d ago
- Thomas Tuchel: No signs of England shirt weighing down players at World Cup ESPN · 1d ago
- Harry Kane and the shot heard ’round the World Cup. A defining England moment The New York Times · 1d ago
- England fans react after DR Congo victory Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- World Cup shocker? Not so fast. England holds on for 2-1 win over Congo Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d ago
- Updated World Cup 2026 Bracket, Odds and Round of 32 Schedule After Wednesday's Results Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Tuchel delights in ‘shark’ Kane’s predatory goal instinct after vital World Cup double The Guardian · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: Rate the players in England v DR Congo BBC · 1d ago
- Harry Kane carries England into round of 16, shop his jersey USA Today · 1d ago
- Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo Reuters · 1d ago
- Harry Kane breaks Pelé World Cup goals total ESPN · 1d ago
- Harry Kane saves England against DR Congo. Captain’s heroics set up World Cup clash with Mexico The New York Times · 1d ago
- England 2-1 DR Congo: World Cup last 32 player ratings The Guardian · 1d ago
- The Game’s About The Ballers Defector · 1d ago
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