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England beats DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Published 30 June 2026

England advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, July 1, after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta. Captain Harry Kane scored both goals in the second half to overturn an early deficit and secure his team's progression.

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