England 2-1 Congo DR: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Harry Kane surpasses Pele to send Three Lions into round of 16 - Sports Mole

Harry Kane scored twice as England recovered from a goal down to beat Congo DR 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brian Cipenga gave Congo DR the lead in the seventh minute, putting England under pressure for much of the match. Kane equalized with a header in the 75th minute and then struck a decisive winner for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the 86th minute, sending England into the round of 16. The result sets up England’s next match against co-hosts Mexico on Sunday at Estadio Azteca. Kane’s brace took him to 13 World Cup goals, one more than Pele, reinforcing his impact for the tournament, even as questions remain about England’s broader performances. Statistics in the report show England edging possession 60%-40%.