Atlanta, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

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2026-07-01

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for......

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