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16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo

BBC Sport · Jul 2, 2026, 12:15 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16
  • A peak audience of 16.3 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup on Wednesday.
  • The 17:00 BST kick-off was watched on average by 14 million people on BBC TV, the most watched moment on the BBC this year.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Figure caption, Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16

A peak audience of 16.3 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup on Wednesday.

The 17:00 BST kick-off was watched on average by 14 million people on BBC TV, the most watched moment on the BBC this year.

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