England – D.R. Congo, match results July 1, 2026, score 2:1, round of 16 World Cup 2026
England team won 2:1 against D.R. Congo and advanced to the 1/8 round of the 2026 World Cup, thanks to Harry Kane's double.
The round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup between England and D.R. Congo took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA. The main referee of the match is Adham Mahadme (Jordan). The England team had a dramatic victory with a score of 2:1. In the 7th minute, midfielder Brian Sipenga scored the opening goal for D.R. Congo with a shot into the near corner. However, in the 75th minute, striker Harry Kane scored the equalizer for England with a header. In the 86th minute, Kane completed the double and brought victory to the home team. With this result, the England team advances to the 1/8 round of the 2026 World Cup and will face Mexico, while the D.R. Congo had to say goodbye to the tournament.
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