Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumble
England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo...
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England kicked off their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Harry Kane scored twice for England, equalling Gary Lineker's World Cup goal record.
- Cristiano Ronaldo made his historic sixth World Cup appearance for Portugal.
- DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point in a hard-fought match.
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Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase - June 2026
Co-hosts Mexico secured their spot in the World Cup knockout phase after a 1-0 victory over South Korea, guaranteeing advancement as Group A winners with one match remaining. The United States and Australia aimed to secure their knockout round spots on Friday, while Brazil sought its first win against Haiti. South Africa kept their knockout hopes alive with a crucial 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, marking their first opportunity to reach the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, while England kicked off their campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia.
