England captain Harry Kane etched his name into World Cup history after scoring twice to inspire the Three Lions to a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The victory not only secured England’s place in the Round of 16 but also saw Kane surpass Brazilian football legend Pele on the tournament’s all-time scoring chart.
DR Congo stunned England by taking the lead in the first half through Brian Cipenga, whose well-taken strike put the African side in control and left Thomas Tuchel’s men searching for a response.
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England dominated possession after the break and eventually found the breakthrough as Kane leveled the score before adding a second goal late in the game to complete the turnaround.
The brace increased Kane’s World Cup tally to 13 goals, moving him ahead of Pele and further cementing his status as England’s most prolific scorer in World Cup history.
With the win, England advance to the Round of 16, where they will face co-hosts Mexico in a highly anticipated knockout clash as they continue their pursuit of a second FIFA World Cup title.
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