Kane turns the game around with a brace and leads England into the round of 16

July 1, 2026 – England vs. D.R. Congo 2:1 – The captain turns the knockout game around! ⚽🔥

England faced a shock exit in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, as the D.R. Congo took the lead in the 7th minute through Brian Cipenga and defended their advantage with great passion. It wasn't until the final stages that Harry Kane struck: in the 75th minute, the captain headed in the equalizer from a cross by Anthony Gordon, before scoring his second goal just eleven minutes later to completely turn the game around. England narrowly avoided a major upset in Atlanta, reaching the next round with great difficulty, but thanks to their star striker. It was England's first World Cup victory after conceding an early goal since the 1966 final.