King Kane On The Throne! England Skipper's Clutch Brace Drives Three Lions Into Round Of 16 Following Comeback Victory
England Vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Gallery: England emerged victorious in their Round of 32 clash against DR Congo and have now secured their place in the Round of 16. The match began with a shock as Brian Cipenga fired the Leopards ahead in the 7th minute. England controlled possession but struggled against a resolute defense and an inspired Lionel Mpasi. The frustration grew until the 75th minute, when substitute Anthony Gordon whipped in a perfect cross for Harry Kane to power home the equalizer. With momentum surging, England’s pressure finally broke the Congolese resistance in the 86th minute, as Kane clinically fired home a superb strike to complete his brace and secure the comeback. Harry Kane is at the forefront of the team as England aim for a successful run, having previously experienced setbacks including a quarterfinal elimination by France in 2022 and a semifinal defeat to Croatia in 2018. See the best photos from the ENG vs COD football match here:
England's Nico O'Reilly (3) arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, AP/Colin Hubbard
A fan of England waits for the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Erik S.Lesser
England's Harry Kane (9) arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Colin Hubbard
England players walk on the pitch before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Jacob Kupferman
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford arrives to the stadium prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match AP/Erik S.Lesser
Gongo's fans listen the national anthem ahead the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Butch Dill
Fans of England cheer prior the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta. AP Photo/Butch Dill
Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta (AP Photo/Butch Dill
England soccer supporters react during the screening of the World Cup soccer match between England and DR Congo at the Multi Story in Peckham AP Photo/Betty Laura Zapata
England players react after Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford lies on the field as Congo's Brian Cipenga scores his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta Erik S. Lesser/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane gestures during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
England's Harry Kane (9) reacts to referee Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh's decision not to award a penalty during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi makes a save over England's Jude Bellingham during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi shouts during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against England in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
England head coach Thomas Tuchel leaves the field at half time of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
England's Harry Kane (9) reacts after a penalty no call during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
England's Declan Rice (4) leaves the pitch after the end of the first half during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
England soccer supporters react during the screening of the World Cup soccer match between England and DR Congo at the Multi Story in Peckham AP Photo/Betty Laura Zapata
England's Harry Kane (9) scores during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
England's Harry Kane, center, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Congo during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
England's fans celebrate the first goal of their team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Butch Dil
England soccer supporters cheer during the screening of the World Cup soccer match between England and DR Congo at the Multi Story in Peckham Betty Laura Zapata/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Congo during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jacob Kupferman
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal next to teammate Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) controls the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jacob Kupferman
England players stand in front of their fans after the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Butch Dill
Fans celebrate after England defeated Congo in a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
England fans celebrate after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
England players huddles after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
Congo's Chancel Mbemba (22) reacts after the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Butch Dill
Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy (8) walks off the field after being substituted during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Butch Dill
Congo's Nathanael Mbuku (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
England's players celebrate with fans at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Erik S. Lesser
Fans celebrate after England defeated Congo in a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
England head coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates with his players after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jacob Kupferman
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