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World Cup 2026: England survive DR Congo scare as Kane’s late double sinks heroic Mpasi

Cover image: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. © Richard Pelham, AFP

England survived a major scare in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat a spirited DR Congo side 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced a heroic display but could not prevent the Three Lions from sealing victory and a qualification for the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Mexico.

England were pushed to their limits but eventually came through a dramatic contest in Atlanta on Wednesday, beating DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace that ended a night of frustration, fear and near misses for the Three Lions.

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