Sports · 1 July 2026

Harry Kane's Double Sends England Into Last 16

England's World Cup survival hinged on a nervy late fightback from their captain. Harry Kane scored twice in the closing stages to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday. DR Congo had led since Brian Cipenga's seventh-minute strike, and England now face Mexico in the last 16 on Monday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 19:59

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