Kane Scores Twice as England Edges Congo 2-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

England advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Congo in their Round of 16 match. The win, however, was not without its challenges, as England trailed for a significant portion of the game.

Congo took an early lead with a goal from Bryan Mbezo in the 7th minute, stunning the English side. Despite falling behind, both teams engaged in an attacking display, with Congo's goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, making several crucial saves to deny England an equalizer.

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Both teams attacked a lot, and several times the Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi saved his goal.

The tide turned in the latter stages of the match, with England's captain, Harry Kane, emerging as the hero. Kane netted two late goals, in the 75th and 86th minutes, to secure England's progression in the tournament. Kane's brace further cemented his status as England's all-time leading scorer in World Cups, with a total of 13 goals.

With this victory, England sets up a quarterfinal clash against Mexico. The match is scheduled to take place on July 6 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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Harry Kane, who scored 13 goals at the World Cups, is the top scorer for the England national team.