England’s Harry Kane Leads Comeback Victory Over DR Congo in FIFA World Cup 2026 ### DATELINE: Kinshasa, DRC – July 1, 2026 ### LEAD In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA World Cup 2026, England secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the Round of 32 match, with Harry Kane scoring two crucial goals in the second half to lead the Three Lions to a thrilling comeback. ### NUT GRAF: The match, held at the Atlanta Stadium, saw DR Congo take the early lead in the seventh minute, with winger Brian Cipenga capitalizing on a mistake in the English defense.
However, England’s resilience was tested as DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Nzau made four heroic saves, including a crucial one from a penalty attempt by England’s Jude Bellingham.
### BODY: Harry Kane’s first goal came from a header off an Anthony Gordon cross, leveling the score in the 86th minute. Just minutes later, Kane sealed the victory with a penalty, showcasing his pivotal role in England’s dramatic turnaround.
The win marks a significant achievement for England, who faced an upset threat from the African nation.
DR Congo’s early lead and Mpasi Nzau’s impressive performance raised hopes for the team, but England’s determination to advance to the next round proved too strong. Despite missing a penalty in the first half and seeing DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa hit the post, England’s second-half surge was too much for the African side.
### KICKER: As the tournament progresses, the attention turns to what this victory means for both teams.
England will look to build on this momentum as they seek to advance further into the knockout stages, while DR Congo will reflect on their historic performance at the World Cup. ### [sports.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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