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England Beats DR Congo 2-1 as Kane Scores Twice
England trailed at halftime but rallied for a 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta. Captain Harry Kane scored both second-half goals and was named man of the match.
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England defeated DR Congo 2-1 after trailing at halftime in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match played in Atlanta. Captain Harry Kane scored both goals in the second half. He headed in Anthony Gordon’s cross in the 75th minute to make the score 1-1, then added another goal minutes later to secure the victory.
Match Details Kane was named man of the match.
The result marked his fourth goal of the 2026 World Cup and his 12th World Cup goal overall. England captain Harry Kane said after the match that the team’s attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the tournament.
The victory sets up a last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico. >"Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane" — England captain Harry Kane, 1 hour ago (BBC)
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