Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland had desperate claims for a penalty waved away after Harry Kane appeared to be brought down in the box by DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.Referee Adham Makhadmeh dismissed Kane's appeal, seemingly indicating the England striker had dived – with VAR agreeing with the decision.Mpasi developed in the academies of Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse, establishing himself at Rodez after representing France at youth level.He has become an integral part of the DR Congo national team, helping them reach the knockout rounds of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and securing his place as number one for the 2026 World Cup.Mpasi also made important saves in the first half from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Kane controversially denied penalty as England behind in World Cup last 32Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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England broke Congo's hearts with a late comeback in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match. See a live recap of the match, goal highlights and more.

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The England captain felt he should have had a spot-kick after going through on goal

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The England captain was adamant he was taken out by the goalkeeper.

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England 2-1 DR Congo: The Three Lions survived a major scare after Kane’s double in Atlanta, setting up a last 16 tie with Mexico

ENGLAND 2-1 DR Congo: Harry Kane was England's hero as he scored two late goals to avoid World Cup humiliation and book place in the round of 16

England escaped a major scare with a rallying comeback win in Atlanta.

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Relief for Three Lions as two late goals from captain secure 2-1 victory and last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico

Thomas Tuchel’s England are through to the World Cup round of 16 after two late goals from captain Harry Kane saw the Three Lions come back to beat DR Congo 2-1.