Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Kane scored twice for England against DR Congo to score his 12th and 13th ever World Cup goals.The feat takes him beyond Brazilian great Pele in terms of goals scored at World Cups.Argentina’s Lionel Messi leads the way with 19 goals, including six in this tournament.France’s Kylian Mbappé is hot on Messi’s heels for the top spot, having also surpassed third-placed Miroslav Klose, with a total of 18 goals.Kane is England’s all-time top scorer at World Cups, having gone past Gary Lineker earlier in the tournament.In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Kane rescues Three Lions with equaliser 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

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.

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.