England and Belgium both avoid shock elimination and advance to the World Cup Round of 16 after dramatic Round of 32 matches. England face DR Congo and fall behind early, with DR Congo scoring in the seventh minute. England respond and, after remaining level for stretches of the match, Harry Kane scores twice late to complete a 2–1 comeback and secure advancement. Belgium play Senegal in another high-stakes encounter and are initially behind, conceding two goals and trailing 2–0. Senegal are close to confirming a place in the knockout stage, but Belgium mount a reversal by scoring three times to win 3–2, with the decisive results coming in extra time. Both outlets describe the matches as among the tournament’s most eventful so far, with swings in momentum that leave Senegal and DR Congo exiting at the Round of 32 stage despite strong spells in their games.
England and Belgium reach the World Cup Round of 16 after late comebacks
England and Belgium both avoid shock elimination and advance to the World Cup Round of 16 after dramatic Round of 32 matches. England face DR Congo and fall behind early, with DR Congo scoring in the...
- England advance to the World Cup Round of 16 after beating DR Congo 2–1.
- DR Congo score first against England in the seventh minute.
- Harry Kane scores both of England’s goals to complete a late comeback.
- Belgium reach the Round of 16 by defeating Senegal 3–2 in extra time.
- Senegal lead Belgium 2–0 before Belgium overturn the deficit.
They were two of the most thrilling games at the World Cup so far, with tears of joy for some, and of sadness and shock for others. Senegal were four minutes away from securing a place in the Round of 16 before Belgium turned their 2-0 deficit around and won in extra time. DR Congo stunned England when they opened the score in the seventh minute and were a threat throughout the tie. But it was Harry Kane who saved the day for the Three Lions as he scored both goals to seal a 2-1 comeback.
4 hours agoEngland and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time.
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