Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Come From Behind to Beat DR Congo 2-1

England needed a captain's performance to get past DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Harry Kane delivered exactly that — twice. The Three Lions came from behind to win 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, booking a Round of 16 place against co-hosts Mexico.

Congo DR Shock Early

Brian Cipenga silenced the pro-England crowd just seven minutes into the match, firing low past Jordan Pickford after Chancel Mbemba's cross found him unmarked inside the box. DR Congo's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was outstanding, making a string of acrobatic saves to deny Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden as England pressed frantically for an equaliser.

Kane's Dramatic Rescue

Manager Thomas Tuchel made bold changes on the hour, introducing Anthony Gordon. In the 75th minute, Gordon drove down the left and whipped in a cross to the back post, where Kane met the ball with a powerful diving header to level at 1-1. Seven minutes later, Gordon fed Kane again, and England's captain rifled the ball into the top corner from 15 yards to complete the turnaround.

Kane Surpasses Pele

The brace took Kane's World Cup tally to 16 goals, moving him above the legendary Pele in the all-time scoring charts. England next face Mexico in the last 16 at Estadio Azteca on Monday, July 6. Follow Sports for the latest World Cup 2026 updates.