Kane’s brace fires England past DR Congo into World Cup 2026 last 16
Harry Kane’s two goals seal a 2-0 victory as England open their World Cup 2026 campaign with a statement win over DR Congo.
England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a statement 2-0 victory over DR Congo in the round of 16 opener, powered by Harry Kane’s first-half brace. Kane broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, slotting home after a crisp team move finished by Bukayo Saka. The captain doubled the lead just before the break, latching onto a loose ball in the box to fire past the DR Congo goalkeeper.
