Harry Kane Brace Sends England to World Cup Last 16
England survive a scare to reach the knockout stage thanks to their captain's late heroics against DR Congo.
England secured their passage to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, staging a late comeback to defeat DR Congo 2-1. The Three Lions looked destined for a stalemate or worse for the majority of the contest, trailing for significant stretches as the African side held firm. The deadlock and deficit were broken not by tactical masterstrokes from the sideline, but by individual brilliance from the captain.
Harry Kane, the talismanic striker, stepped up when his team needed him most, delivering a late brace to completely flip the script and steal three points. This victory ensures England advances past the group stage, avoiding the chaos of a potential third-place scramble. While the performance may not have been the vintage domination fans expect from a tournament favorite, the result validates the squad's resilience.
