Harry Kane breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's seasonal goal record in England victory

Harry Kane’s season-scoring breakthrough, highlighted by breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s single-season goal record, propelled England into the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Kane scored twice late to complete a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32, after England trailed 1-0 at halftime. The goals brought his tally to 72 for club and country in 2025-26, surpassing Ronaldo’s 69 from 2012. The brace also lifted Kane to 13 World Cup career goals, moving him past Pelé and level with Just Fontaine on the tournament’s all-time list. DR Congo’s match marked their first World Cup knockout appearance. England’s next game is against Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Monday, July 6.