ATLANTA ― England nearly fell to DR Congo, but Harry Kane's World Cup heroics saved the day. The Three Lions move on to the round of 16 for a date with Mexico on July 5thKane put England on his back with a second-half brace that took the roof off Mercedes-Benz Stadium and pushed England into a 2-1 lead. DR Congo did all it could to hold off Kane and England, but by the time the second half arrived, its defense wore down.Kane found the back of the net on a gorgeous header in the 75th minute, and then he struck again in the 86th minute with a right-footed rocket. England now travels to Mexico City for the round of 16.Inside Atlanta Fan Fest for England vs DR CongoStoppage time in Atlanta for World Cup round of 16We're in six minutes of stoppage time. Can DR Congo even the score to stave off elimination?See Harry Kane's 2nd goal to give England late leadGOAL ENGLAND! - HARRY KANE!Harry Kane strikes again! This time, Kane found pay dirt in the 86th minute.GOAL ENGLAND! - HARRY KANE!Harry Kane has rescued England with a 75th-minute equalizer! Anthony Gordon loops a high cross in and Kane finds some space and powers a header past Mpasi, who gets a fingertip to it. It's 1-1.Eze coming onTuchel makes another change in the attack with Eberechi Eze coming on in place of Djed Spence. Declan Rice is moving to right back.Hydration breakThe nerves must be creeping in for England as we reach the hydration break. The possibility of a shocking early exit is starting to grow.England double subAnthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka are coming in for England, replacing Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke. England looking to change things up in the attack.Lionel Mpasi again!The DR Congo goalkeeper is having an all-timer. Bellingham has a shot deflected and Mpasi puts out a hand to stop the ball at the near post.Second half underway in England vs CongoThe second half is underway in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. DR Congo has the ball first.Halftime: DR Congo 1, England 0DR Congo leads England at halftime, 1-0, just like everyone drew it up. The Congolese national team is putting on a defensive masterclass with the help of the goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi. England has eight attempts on goal; four of them have been on target.However, they can't get anything going, and DR Congo has been close to scoring again. Yoanne Wissa hit a post in the first half that he's sure to want back.DR Congo's goalkeeper is having a defensive clinic vs EnglandDR Congo is doing very well to keep England off the scoreboard, including goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who has three saves. Two of them have been on Jude Bellingham.England fans boo over what could have been a penalty kickHarry Kane went down after a sliding tackle from DR Congo's kicker, and no foul was called, even after it was checked. Fans rained down boos in Atlanta after they disagreed with the call.England vs DR Congo is quiet, almost too quiet in AtlantaWhile it's not uncommon for arenas not to be constantly noisy, it's almost too quiet. DR Congo is defending very well and holding England scoreless. The loudest noises have been for fouls and misses on goal.By far, England versus DR Congo is the quietest match in six games at Mercedes-Benz.DR Congo's goalkeeper keeps a clean sheet vs EnglandEngland is trying to respond and nearly had something going with Jude Bellingham in the 30th minute, but DR Congo's goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, swatted it away.DR Congo's Noah Sadiki picks up yellow card vs EnglandSadiki earned a yellow card against England in the 27th minute for a sliding tackle on Djed Spence.DR Congo coach smiles after early goal vs EnglandEngland's Harry Kane in disbelief after DR Congo's early goalHarry Kane appeared to be stunned on the pitch after DR Congo scored in the seventh minute.Kane and many England fans in the stadium were silent after Brian Cipenga sent a ball into the back of the net.England's Jude Bellingham picks up yellow card vs DR CongoIn the 19th minute, Jude Bellingham picked up a yellow card for a sliding tackle that flipped his Nathanael MBuku.See DR Congo's first goal vs England at World CupDR Congo GOAL! : DR Congo 1, England 0DR Congo stuns England with an early goal in the seventh minute. Brian Cipenga sent one into the back of the net.Where is England vs DR Congo game?The round of 32 match is being held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Where to watch England vs DR CongoTV channel: FoxLive stream: Fubo or the Fox One AppSpanish language: Telemundo and PeacockWatch every World Cup game with FuboEngland has never lost against an African team at World CupEngland is unbeaten in its nine World Cup matches against African sides (W5 D4), with a total of seven clean sheets.England vs DR Congo is underway at World Cup round of 32We have action in Atlanta. England and DR Congo just kicked off for a date in the round of 16.England won the tip, and away we go.NFL QB Michael Penix Jr. hypes up crowd at World CupDR Congo will play a 3-3-4 lineup versus EnglandDR Congo plans to play a 3-3-4 lineup today in Atlanta.England and DR Congo fans sing 'Sweet Caroline' at World CupDR Congo 'partied' before round of 32 match vs England DR Congo threw a World Cup party at Mercedes-Benz on Saturday. The invitation was 52 years in the making.The typical confetti for such an occasion was replaced by pinnies joyfully thrown into the air when the final whistle sounded. There was also dancing ― well, rather impressive bum scooting for one DR Congo staffer ― on the pitch and in the stands after Les Léopards beat Uzbekistan 3-1.The victory, DR Congo's first ever at the World Cup after two appearances (1974, 2026), secured the best possible gift for an entire nation: a date with England in the round of 32 for the first time.Here's why DR Congo partied at the World Cup.Harry Kane and England warm up before DR Congo gameEngland takes in the pitch before round of 32 game vs DR CongoDR Congo enjoys training stop in Houston before round of 32Harry Kane set to have the most caps for England captain everEngland Team captain Harry Kane is set to have the most caps for an England captain ever, with 91 caps following today's matchup vs DR Congo.DR Congo knows playing England in round of 32 won't be easy"It’s true that we are the challengers, the underdogs," DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre said Tuesday."Obviously, there’s a gap, and yet we’ve shown over 90 minutes, we have the tactical ability to compete with nations such as Portugal… I think tomorrow’s game is an opportunity to accomplish something big."England knows DR Congo has 'nothing to lose' in World Cup"Teams are well-drilled. Teams defend on (the) highest level," head coach Thomas Tuchel said."Teams are well prepared, and it's difficult for any team to break teams down, especially when you arrive as (a) favorite, especially when you face teams who have nothing to lose. That's just it. For me, and for us, it almost helps us to calm our minds, to accept the situation and make the most of it."Read more about what England is saying about playing DR Congo.World Cup pennant from Atlanta at England vs DR CongoWho will winner of England vs DR Congo play in round of 16?With England and DR Congo set to face off on Wednesday, July 1, for a spot in the round of 16, here's who either team could play if it advances.Will Lumumba Vea be at DR Congo match today?The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing England at noon on Wednesday, with both teams hoping for a chance at the round of 16.Will Lumumba Vea, the famed DR Congo fan, be at the Atlanta match today? Here's the answer.DR Congo will wear blue kits against England in round of 32DR Congo fans are already singing at World Cup gameThe DR Congo fans are singing early. They have begun to fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium with songs from their country and support for the teamEngland fans support team at World Cup vs DR CongoEngland arrives at World Cup match vs DR CongoEngland is at the stadium in Atlanta. The team bus arrived at 10:27 a.m. ETEngland will wear white kits vs DR Congo at World CupDR Congo trains before its World Cup match vs EnglandEngland is en route to World Cup match vs DR CongoThe England national team is on the way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as of 10:10 a.m. ET.DR Congo arrives at stadium for round of 32 match vs EnglandThe DR Congo team bus has pulled up at Mercedes-Benz as of 10:06 a.m. ET.Watch England arrive in Atlanta for World Cup matchDR Congo en route to stadium for World Cup round of 32 matchThe DR Congo national team is on the way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for its round of 32 matchup against England.England vs DR Congo prediction, expert picksSeth Vertelney: England 2-0 DR CongoEngland has not been convincing at this tournament but has done enough to win when its needed. It's been a great journey for DR Congo, but this England team is stronger than any it faced in group play.Jon Arnold: England 1-0 DR Congo (AET)England must be asking when they get to play a team that doesn't just set up extremely solid defensive blocks again. Congo is the best they've seen, but they can get the goal after tiring them out.Jesse Yomtov: England 3-0 DR CongoEngland hasn't looked great through three matches and they'll have to face yet another team that has no interest in playing for a win.Victoria Hernandez: England 3-1 DR CongoDR Congo is among the teams showing the world that Africa can ball. But England is reenergized behind Harry Kane and advances easily enough.England vs DR Congo oddsEngland lineup todayHere's the lineup for England's round of 32 match versus DR Congo.Full rosters for 2026 World Cup teamsDR Congo lineup todayHere's the lineup for DR Congo's round of 32 match versus England.World Cup bracketExplore the updated bracket with USA TODAY Sports here.