England Overcomes DR Congo to Reach World Cup Round of 16 Against Mexico
England secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match. England trailed early after Congo's Brian Cipenga scored in the seventh minute. Coach Thomas Tuchel praised his team's resilience and highlighted the upcoming Round of 16 challenge against co-host Mexico, noting the difficulty posed by the high altitude at Azteca Stadium.
