Kane's brace saves England from Congo defeat in World Cup qualifier

Harry Kane rescued England from a difficult match, scoring two goals to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their 2026 World Cup qualifier. The match, held at Atlanta Stadium, saw England fall behind early when Bryan Ciganga netted for Congo in the seventh minute, beating England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a powerful low shot.

England struggled to break down Congo's determined defense for much of the game. Congo's goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, made several impressive saves, thwarting England's attempts to equalize. However, the tide turned in the second half when substitute Anthony Gordon provided two assists.

Kane first headed home Gordon's cross in the 75th minute, leveling the score. He then completed the comeback in the 86th minute, firing in another goal after receiving a pass from Gordon. With five goals in the tournament, Kane is now a strong contender for the top scorer award. England will face host nation Mexico in the quarterfinals.