World Cup 2026: England survive DR Congo scare as Kane’s late double sinks heroic Mpasi
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 20:04Modified: 01/07/2026 - 20:09
- By: FRANCE 24 Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32.
- The match began in shocking fashion for England as Brian Cipenga punished a defensive lapse on the right side, unleashing a powerful strike that left the English defence stunned.
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England survived a major scare in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat a spirited DR Congo side 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace, as Lionel Mpasi produced a heroic display but could not prevent the Three Lions from sealing victory and a qualification for the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Mexico.
Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 20:04Modified: 01/07/2026 - 20:09
By: FRANCE 24 Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. © Richard Pelham, AFP England were pushed to their limits but eventually came through a dramatic contest in Atlanta on Wednesday, beating DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace that ended a night of frustration, fear and near misses for the Three Lions.