England beat DR Congo 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Harry Kane contributing by scoring his 13th World Cup goal. The match puts Kane’s overall World Cup tally ahead of Pele’s previous benchmark, drawing renewed comparisons to other major forwards such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Multiple reports focus on Kane’s reaction to the milestone, describing him as remaining humble amid the attention. While the coverage highlights Kane’s personal achievement, it also centers on England’s progress in the tournament following the knockout-stage result. The reports consistently note the same match details—England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo and Kane’s goal number in World Cups—linking the milestone to the broader context of England’s campaign. The comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo are presented as part of the post-match discussion rather than as a change in Kane’s on-field role.