Kane's two goals sent England to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup
The England national team managed to secure a hard-fought victory over the DR Congo in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup and advanced to the next round of the tournament. Harry Kane was the hero of the match, scoring twice and helping the “Three Lions” turn the game around after a rough start.
Thanks to this victory, the English national team remains in contention for the World Cup title and will play in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
The African “Leopards” started the match with unexpected boldness. Sébastien Desabre’s players pressed Thomas Tuchel’s team across every inch of the field. Moreover, they launched several dangerous attacks.
Eventually, the DR Congo national team managed to score an early goal. Sipenga became the hero of the national team. It was he who received a pass from Mbemba on the left side of the penalty area and fired a precise shot into the near corner of Pickford’s goal.
It took the “Three Lions” a while to recover from the shock. It wasn’t until after the water break that the English team created their first scoring chances. But goalkeeper Mpasi saved Bellingham’s header, and Van Bissaka blocked Rashford’s volley.
The Congolese nearly stunned England with a second goal before halftime, but Vissa hit the post after a cross from a teammate. The first half ended with two saves by Mpasi. First, the DR Congo goalkeeper stopped a header by Bellingham, and then reacted to a powerful shot by Kane from a few meters out.
At the start of the second half, the English rushed to storm the “Leopards’” goal. Rashford shot just wide of the post, and the goalkeeper dealt with Bellingham’s cross-shot—which took a deflection—on his second attempt. The Congolese responded with a shot by Mbuku that sailed over the crossbar.
A new burst of activity from the English team came after the water break. The “Three Lions’” pressure in the opponent’s half led to a goal in the 75th minute. Gordon sent in a cross from the left flank, and Kane headed the ball into the net from the goal line.
Tuchel’s team continued to attack to avoid extra time. The English team’s strong desire to score allowed them to snatch the victory in regulation time. And once again, Kane became the hero of the “Three Lions.” This time, he received the ball in the penalty area, cut inside, and fired a powerful shot under the crossbar.
The DR Congo national team found the reserves to at least reach Pickford’s goal in the final minutes. The Leopards even had a chance to tie the score, but Vissa sent the ball over the crossbar from a free kick. The “Three Lions” advance and will face Mexico in the Round of 16!
This was reported by FIFA.
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