England come from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring twice late in the game. The DR Congo team takes the lead early, scoring in the seventh minute through Brian Cipenga, putting England under pressure for much of the match. England struggle to convert chances and concede an early advantage as the game remains tense into the second half. As the match goes on, England level the score in the late stages, with Kane equalising in the 75th minute. He then scores again shortly after, sealing the comeback with a second goal four minutes from time. After the final whistle, the result secures England’s place in the knockout stage. Multiple reports state that England advance to the last 16 and set up a match against Mexico, co-hosts of the tournament. The victory is described across outlets as a tense escape from a potential upset, with England’s late goals reversing an early setback.