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July 2, 2026
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Brave DR Congo push England to the brink before Kane strikes twice

Brave DR Congo push England to the brink before Kane strikes twice

DR Congo gave England the fright of their World Cup campaign on Wednesday in Atlanta, taking a shock early lead and holding firm for long stretches before Harry Kane produced a stunning double to send the Three Lions through to the Round of 16, 2-1. The Leopards, appearing in the..

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England narrowly avoided a World Cup upset after Harry Kane scored two late goals to defeat a resilient DR Congo 2-1 and advance to the Round of 16.

  • DR Congo took a shock early lead in the 7th minute through Brian Cipenga.
  • Harry Kane, the England captain, scored in the 75th and 86th minutes to secure the comeback victory.
  • The match was DR Congo's first-ever World Cup knockout game.

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