England vs. Congo DR LIVE: World Cup 2026 reaction as Harry Kane saves Three Lions to set up Mexico clash
Harry Kane's late-game heroics propel England past DR Congo and break a long-standing World Cup goal record.
📍 Where it landed
Harry Kane scored two goals in 11 minutes to lead England to a win over DR Congo. Congo DR's run ended after a historic performance.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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England has advanced to a match against Mexico after a dramatic victory over DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup. Harry Kane scored late to prevent an upset and surpass Pelé's total number of World Cup goals.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and the BBC emphasizes Kane's critical role in the win and the resulting shift in the tournament landscape. Bleacher Report has updated the Round of 32 schedule and betting odds following Wednesday's results.
Attention now turns to the upcoming clash between England and Mexico, as well as player performance ratings following the match against DR Congo.
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The reporting (30)
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Harry Kane passes Pelé WC goals total as England advance ESPN · 91d ago broke it first
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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Kane joins Messi, passes Pelé, Tielemans goal the latest ever, USA's 4 ESPN · 91d ago broke it first
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Thomas Tuchel: No signs of England shirt weighing down players at World Cup ESPN · 91d ago broke it first
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The obvious questions
Who does England play next?
England is set to face Mexico.
What record did Harry Kane break?
Kane broke Pelé's total for World Cup goals.
When did these results occur?
The results were reported following matches played on Wednesday.
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