Kane, the providential man: England in the eighth thanks to the captain
Harry Kane turned a predicted defeat into a heroic qualifier with a brace against the DRC, sealing the Three Lions' place in the 2026 World Cup.
Harry Kane scored a brace to save England against the DRC in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, qualifying the Three despite a difficult start to the match. The England captain opened the scoring in the 34th minute with an assist from Jude Bellingham, before doubling the lead in the 89th minute after an individual breakthrough. The match, marked by an initial domination of the DRC, transformed into a heroic scenario for England, who won 2-1 in stoppage time.
