England fans endured every emotion as Thomas Tuchel's side recovered from an early setback to beating DR Congo 2-1, with Harry Kane's double sending the Three Lions into the World cup last 16

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but questions remain over the balance of Thomas Tuchel's squad.

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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.

The Three Lions eventually got the job done in a see-saw battle in Atlanta.

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…

Harry Kane struck twice late on against the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see England win 2-1 and go into the last 16 of the World Cup

OLIVER HOLT IN ATLANTA: England spent 68 minutes wrestling with nightmares and staring at a defeat that would have ranked alongside their loss to the USA at the 1950 World Cup.

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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 captain turned the game in his side’s favour late on after African side led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike

Harry Kane's late double secured England a 2-1 victory over DR Congo, propelling them into the World Cup last 16. Read more on England's journey.

ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO: Harry Kane scored twice late on as Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and a date with Mexico

England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.

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.

Harry Kane came to England's rescue with a late double as England clinched a 2-1 victory against DR Congo.

England triumphed 2-1 over DR Congo, with Harry Kane netting two late goals after Brian Cipenga's early strike, securing a last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico.

The England captain struck twice late on to turn the match around against DR Congo and seal England's place in the last 16 of the World Cup

ATLANTA, USA: 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…

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