2026 World Cup: Harry Kane rescues England and cools DR Congo’s momentum

01.07.26 FT World Cup

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Just as DR Congo seemed destined for a historic feat, Harry Kane emerged a quarter of an hour from time to bring England level (1-1). The drama is back on in this breathless round of 32 clash.

Heading towards a sensational upset, the Democratic Republic of Congo finally cracked. England drew level thanks to their captain Harry Kane (74th minute) in this 2026 World Cup round of 32 fixture in Atlanta.

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The Leopards had stunned the Three Lions as early as the 7th minute through Brian Cipenga, and held firm for a long stretch with a remarkable defensive block and an imperious Lionel Mpasi in goal. For over an hour, Thomas Tuchel’s men ran into a heroic Congolese defense.

The turning point, however, came from the England bench. Introduced in the 60th minute, Anthony Gordon immediately injected pace and directness. It was his pinpoint cross that found Harry Kane, who finally broke the deadlock with a clinical finish to bring the teams back level (1-1).

With a quarter of an hour to go, everything is still up for grabs in this thrilling duel between the Three Lions and the Leopards.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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