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England make narrow comeback against DR Congo, Belgium stun Senegal last minute Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Belgium meanwhile pulled off an incredible comeback against Senegal, recovering from a 2-0 deficit with four minutes of normal time remaining to win 3-2 after extra-time. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us what to know from the latest at the World Cup.

England 2-1 Congo DR: Late Harry Kane brace rescues Three Lions at ... A late brace fromHarry KanepropelledEnglandinto the World Cup round of 16 with a nervy 2-1 win overCongo DR. Thomas Tuchel's side got off to the worst possible start in the seventh minute when the unthinkable happened -- Congo DR took the lead. Former Newcastle defenderChancel Mbembawas allowed to amble out of the back line and send a searching ball towards the box, where the ball carried overDjed Spenceand landed at the feet ofBrian Cipenga. The winger still had a lot to do but rifled a shot pastJordan Pickfordat his near post before somersaulting away in celebration. England came to life after the first hydration break and Congo DR needed some goal-line heroics fromAaron Wan-BissakaandLionel Mpasito denyMarcus RashfordandJude Bellingham, respectively. But those chances came either side of a huge chance forYoane Wissa, who diverted Wan-Bissaka's cross onto the post from four yards out. Harry Kane will also have felt aggrieved not to be given a penalty late in the first half when he touched the ball beyond goalkeeper Mpasi and felt contact, but looked up to see referee Adham Makhadmeh indicating that he had …

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and ... - CNN Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates his goal late into extra time. Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Africa UK Soccer People in sports See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Atlanta — It seems like the 2026 World Cup is serving up new and better forms of drama every single day now that the knockout rounds have finally arrived. Wednesday has been no different. England needed two late goals from captain Harry Kane to storm back and hold off a determined team from the Democratic Republic of the Congo , earning a 2-1 victory that narrowly avoided one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history. And in the subsequent game, Belgium scored two goals in three minutes to force extra time against Senegal and eventually scored the winning goal on a penalty with just minutes left in the match. Get caught up on the early games here: Belgium makes an incredible comeback to shatter Senegal Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their first goal past Senegal's Mory Diaw. Lee Smith/Reuters Belgium pulled off a comeback for the ages to knock out Senegal, despite trailing by two goals with about five minutes to pl…

World Cup 2026: Harry Kane pulls off England’s great rescue against DR Congo https://www.europesays.com/football/24493/ England’s reaction was an explosion of celebration and sheer relief, a largely dreadful performance transformed into dramatic victory…

World Cup 2026: England struggled against DR Congo, Belgium beat Senegal Harry Kane rescued England campaign by scoring a brace to beat RD Congo (2-1). Belgium came from behind to overcome Senegal (3-2).

World Cup: DR Congo fans proud of team despite loss to England Football fans in the eastern Congolese city of Goma gathered at a nightclub on Wednesday night to watch the Democratic Republic of the Congo take on England in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Despite England's 2-1 comeback victory, many supporters said they were proud of the Leopards' performance after the team pushed one of football's traditional powerhouses close. "I'm not stressed; I'm very happy. We've been waiting for this for 52 years. Not everyone can do what we just did. I'm happy, and I want to congratulate the Leopards," said fan Prince Useni. Others were disappointed by the result but praised the team's display. "I don't feel good about the way we just lost. In the first half, we played well, but in the end it turned out the opposite—I'm not happy. But we still controlled the game; it was a steady match," said Joyeuse Bulonza. Another supporter, Dany Minyake, said the team's performance had earned international respect. "We are overjoyed. We hoped to go far, but we showed our determination, we showed it to the world, and the world recognizes it." England recovered from an early deficit with two second…

Kane rescues England with late goals in comeback win over - theScore Kane rescues England with late goals in comeback win over DR Congo Agence France-Presse · Chris Brunskill/Fantasista / Getty Images Sport / Getty Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humiliation and one of England's worst-ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead. For viewers in U.S. only: HARRY KANE BAGS HIS BRACE AND GIVES ENGLAND THE LATE LEAD 😱 An incredible goal from the captain! pic.twitter.com/4HRO7YVSkM — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 1, 2026 For viewers in Canada only: WHAT A STRIKE! HARRY KANE HAS ANOTHER LATE! Kane strikes home a late BEAUTY to crush DR Congo. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/rvX3Q4G3vb — TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 1, 2026 But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday. Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the compe…

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup ... - RFI Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16 Atlanta (AFP) – Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 20:12 Modified: 01/07/2026 - 20:24 3 min Reading time Harry Kane rescued England with two goals against DR Congo © Odd ANDERSEN / AFP Advertising Read more Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humiliation and one of England's worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday. Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. "What a crazy game, obviously," said Kane. "I think you have to stay patient in these games. "Their keeper defini…

England fans go wild in pubs & bars as sensational Kane leads Three ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 3 comments 3 ENGLAND fans were sent into a frenzy after a nail-biting win against DR Congo with pubs and bars across the country erupting in celebration after a nerve-shredding 90 minutes. Millions of supporters made the mad dash from work to catch the 5pm kick-off with the full time whistle sparking joyous scenes as supporters did danced in conga lines and belted out Oasis anthem Wonderwall . Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! 16 Confetti rained down as fans celebrated the win over DR Congo in Derby Credit: Story Picture Agency 16 England fans were seen doing the conga after the game in Croydon Credit: Refer to source Advertisement 16 Beers were sent flying in Manchester as Kane scored his second Credit: Getty 16 Harry Kane came to the rescue with two goals as England fans erupted in celebrations in Birmingham Credit: SWNS The Three Lions were on the brink of defeat before captain Harry Kane came to the rescue with two goals in the second half. Jubilant supporters let out the biggest roar of the tournament so far a…

Beers go flying as England fans celebrate win against DR Congo ByROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTERandSAM GREENHILL, THE CHIEF REPORTERandNICK PISA, SENIOR REPORTER Published:13:46 EDT, 1 July 2026|Updated:15:36 EDT, 1 July 2026 45 Viewcomments Englandfans were put through an emotional rollercoaster as the Three Lions fought back to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. An early goal for DR Congo left England fans fearing the worst, but two goals fromHarry Kanein the second half sawThomas Tuchel's men progress into the next round. The action took place in Atlanta, Georgia, but the 5pm kick-off saw fans slip away from work to fill up pubs and fan parks across the country for the round of 32 clash. Millions watched in agony at home along with tens of thousands in the Atlanta Stadium, as the central African side took the lead after just seven minutes. An anxious wait to the 75th minute followed before skipper Harry Kane pulled level. England then took the lead in the 86th minute as Kane smashed his effort into the roof of the net, to the relief and delight of screaming fans back home. The 2-1 victory sets up a round-of-16 crunch showdo…

Harry Kane scripts history, becomes only second player after Ronaldo to ... England found themselves behind early after Brian Cipenka gave DR Congo the lead in the seventh minute. Congo controlled large parts of the game before Kane turned the match around with goals in the 75th and 86th minutes to seal England's place in the next round.

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:44 p.m. EDT - mankatofreepress.com Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup. England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. Kane then scored the decisive goal into the top corner in the 86th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For much of the game, England looked to be headed for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The 1966 World Cup champions will next play co-host Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City on Sunday. NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters MIAMI (AP) — Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency. Powell has agreed to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $45 million with the Chicago Bulls, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Powell also had received some interest from the Detroit Pistons, a…

'We'll give you a warm welcome': despite losing to England, Congolese fans still proud DR Congo's World Cup dream has come to an end after the Leopards lost to the Three Lions during a nail-biting game on July 1. Despite having a 1-0 lead in the first half of the game, DR Congo was disqualified after England's Harry Kane scored two goals in the second half. But fans aren't too disappointed, as it was the first time in decades that DR Congo was taking part in the tournament. FRNACE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more from Boston.

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:02 p.m. EDT | National Sports ... Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup. England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. Kane then scored the decisive goal into the top corner in the 86th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For much of the game, England looked to be headed for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The 1966 World Cup champions will next play co-host Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City on Sunday. kAm}qp 7C66 286?4Ji }@C>2? !@H6== E@ r9:428@ :? 2?@E96C p==\$E2C >@G6 2D E62>D 4@?E:?F6 D92A:?8 C@DE6CDk^Am kAm|xp|x Wp!X — p55 }@C>2? !@H6== E@ E96 =:DE @7 E9:D A2DE D62D@?’D p==\$E2CD H9@ 2C6 492?8:?8 255C6DD6D E9:D DF>>6C :? }qp 7C66 286?4J] !@H6== 92D 28C665 E@ 2 EH@\J62C 562= E92E 4@F=5 36 H@CE9 FA E@ Scd >:==:@? H:E9 E96 r9:428@ qF==D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 A6CD@? H:E9 <?@H=6586 @7 E96 E2=<D] !@H6== 2=D@ 925 C…

Yes, We KANE: Harry Kane saves England the blushes with shot heard round the World Cup Day 22 saw Harry Kane save England from Congolese chaos with a thunderbolt for the ages, Belgium summon one last Golden Generation miracle from the penalty spot, and the US survive both Bosnia and Herzegovina and VAR’s latest audition for villain of the tournament.

Harry Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity with 2-1 win to reach ... Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match football against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Image:AFP Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday. Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. Defeat ended Congo's fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The Leopards had never even won a point or scored a goal at the World Cup…

Kane double fires England to comeback win over DR Congo at World Cup ... Save Share Harry Kanerescued Englandfrom a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s men escaped humilation and one of England’s worst ever World Cup exits on Wednesday thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga’s early goal gave DR Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing cohosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday Already England’s all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. Defeat ended DR Congo’s fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The Leopards had never even won a point or scored a goal at the World Cup until a few weeks ago, but had one of the tournament favourites teetering on the brink of elimination. Tuchel made two changes from victory over Panama as Declan Rice return in…

World Cup 2026: Belgium and England escape elimination against Senegal and DR Congo They were two of the most thrilling games at the World Cup so far, with tears of joy for some, and of sadness and shock for others. Senegal were four minutes away from securing a place in the Round of 16 before Belgium turned their 2-0 deficit around and won in extra time. DR Congo stunned England when they opened the score in the seventh minute and were a threat throughout the tie. But it was Harry Kane who saved the day for the Three Lions as he scored both goals to seal a 2-1 comeback.

Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta. DR Congo had threatened to pull off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history after winger Brian Cipenga fired the lowly-ranked African qualifiers into a shock lead on seven minutes at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with lead commentator and journalist Robbie Nock.

Harry Kane passes Pelé WC goals total as England advance Harry Kanesurpassed Pelé'sWorld Cupgoal tally courtesy of his late brace againstCongo DRto salvageEngland's spot in the round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback. With full time fast approaching, the Three Lions looked on course for a shocking tournament exit after Congo DR had taken a seventh-minute lead, but Kane sprinkled some desperately needed magic to hand England hope with a 75th-minute equalizer. That goal saw him equal Pelé's World Cup goal tally on 12, but the formidable Kane turned into his nation's hero when he rifled in England's winner to surpass the Brazilian legend. England will now face tournament co-hostsMexicoat Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 on July 5. "It feels amazing to do this," Kane told the BBC. "What a crazy game. After that first hydration break I thought we upped the level, we looked good. "Their keeper made some unbelievable saves in the first half. It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock, and our moments will come. "We spoke about people having hero moments. It could be anyone in the team. Whether it's me, a save from Pickers [Jordan Pickford], a block from the defen…

Congolese Leopards lose to Three Lions A bittersweet day for Congolese football. The Leopards had a one-nil lead up until half time at the World Cup knockout round in Atlanta on Wednesday, but England's Harry Kane scored twice in a second half rally.

ultrasurfing.com/news/top-stories/kane-rescues-england-from-dr-congo ... Jul 01 2026 Harry Kane rescued England with two goals against DR Congo Atlanta (AFP) - Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s men escaped humilation and one of England’s worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga’s early goal gave Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday. Already England’s all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. Defeat ended Congo’s fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The Leopards had never even won a point or scored a goal at the World Cup until a few weeks ago, but had one of the tournament favourites teetering on the brink of elimination. Brian Cipenga fi…

How Harry Kane saved England from huge World Cup upset against … FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 2m ago Advertisement Harry Kane saved England from an embarrassing early exit from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of DR Congo. The underdogs were closing in on one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history after Brian Cipenga’s excellent early goal. But Kane rescued his team, first by heading in a late equaliser and then by smashing home from a tight angle to finally fire England in front. England will next play co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca for a place in the quarter-finals. GO FURTHER Harry Kane saves England against DR Congo. Captain’s heroics set up World Cup clash with Mexico Things don't get an easier for England from here. They next face Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, a stadium at which the co-hosts has never lost a World Cup game. That one kicks off 8pm ET or 1am BST — so a very late night for those watching back home. We'll have live coverage of that game, plus every other knockout game until then. Do join us if you can! By fighting back from 1-0 down to progress,Englandwon a World Cup knockout match after falling behind for only the second time in their history…

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16 <p>Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.</p> <p>Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s men escaped humilation and one of England’s worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga’s early goal gave Congo an early lead.</p> <p>But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday.</p> <p>Already England’s all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot.</p> <p>Defeat ended Congo’s fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.</p> <p>The Leopards had never even won a point or scored a goal at the World Cup until a few weeks ago, but had one of the tournament favourites teetering on the brink of elimination.</p> <p>Tuchel made two changes from victory over Panama as Declan Rice retu…