England come from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in a tense World Cup match in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring two late goals. DR Congo take the lead in the opening stages, scoring through Brian Cipenga in the seventh minute. England struggle to convert their chances for much of the game and hold a precarious position as the match runs into the later stages.

Kane equalises in the 75th minute, rescuing England as the game appears headed for an upset. He then scores again four minutes from time, completing a late brace to secure the win. The victory sends England into the last 16, where they face Mexico in the knockout round. Multiple outlets describe the final stretch as dramatic and pressure-filled, with England’s comeback overturning an early deficit and ensuring they avoid elimination.