England captain Harry Kane scores twice to help his team complete a 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Multiple reports say England fall behind early in the match, but Kane’s goals in the second half—described as coming in an 11-minute spell—turn the game in England’s favor and secure their place in the Round of 16. The match also becomes a milestone for Kane’s international record. Sources report that the brace takes him past Pelé on the World Cup all-time goalscoring chart, with at least one outlet noting Kane reaches 13 World Cup goals. Another report adds that the performance moves Kane into England’s second-highest scorer in World Cup knockout matches. With the win, England advance to the tournament’s next round, while DR Congo are eliminated following the defeat.
Harry Kane scores twice as England beat DR Congo, surpassing Pele on World Cup goals list
England captain Harry Kane scores twice to help his team complete a 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Multiple reports say England fall behind early in the mat...
- England beat DR Congo 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
- Harry Kane scores two goals for England, including goals in the second half after an early deficit.
- The brace moves Kane ahead of Pelé on the World Cup all-time top-scorer list.
- One source states Kane reaches 13 World Cup goals with the two strikes.
- England advance to the Round of 16 following the comeback win.
Harry Kane breaks Pele's World Cup record, scoring his 13th goal as England beats DR Congo 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 hours agoHarry Kane produced a match-winning brace as England beat DR Congo 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Trailing early, England were rescued by Kane’s second-half double in an 11-minute spell, taking him past Pelé on the World Cup scoring chart. The captain also moved into England’s second-highest knockout scorer as they reached the Round of 16.
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