

England narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in a tense Round of 32 clash.
The Three Lions were stunned early when Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo into the lead, leaving Thomas Tuchel's side chasing the game against one of the tournament's surprise packages. Despite dominating possession, England struggled to break through a resilient Congolese defence, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi producing a series of outstanding saves.
As pressure mounted, captain Harry Kane once again delivered when it mattered most. The striker equalised in the 75th minute with a towering header before smashing home the winner just 11 minutes later to complete England's comeback and send them into the Round of 16.
Kane's double not only rescued England's World Cup campaign but also reinforced his reputation as one of football's biggest big-game performers. The result sets up a heavyweight Round of 16 encounter against Mexico, while DR Congo exit the tournament with their heads held high after an inspiring campaign that captured the imagination of fans around the world.

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