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Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Beats DR Congo 2-1
England advanced in the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over DR Congo. Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time.
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Harry Kane scored both goals as England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match. The result kept England's campaign alive after an uneven performance. Belgium advanced from the last 32 with a 3-2 victory over Senegal after extra time on Wednesday.
Senegal had led 2-0 through goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr until four minutes remained in normal time. Romelu Lukaku pulled one goal back for Belgium in the 86th minute. Youri Tielemans headed an equalizer three minutes later from a Leandro Trossard cross, forcing extra time.
A VAR review awarded Belgium a penalty in extra time for a challenge by Lamine Camara on Tielemans. Belgium's captain converted the spot kick at 124 minutes and 44 seconds, the latest goal in World Cup history. Belgium became the first team since its own 2018 match against Japan to win a World Cup game after trailing by two goals or more.
Kevin De Bruyne was substituted in the 56th minute, the earliest he has been withdrawn from a World Cup match. " Belgium will face the United States in the last 16. Senegal had been stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title earlier in 2026.
