England defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, concluding a 60-year negative streak for the team. The decisive goal came from a penalty scored by Harry Kane following the halftime interval, which enabled the “Three Lions” to overcome an initial deficit. The Congolese side had taken the lead early in the game, with Brian Cipenga scoring in the seventh minute.
The Bayern Munich striker’s performance marked him as the first English player to score two goals in a World Cup knockout match since Gary Lineker, who achieved a similar feat against Cameroon in 1990. Thomas Tuchel’s squad struggled at times throughout the fixture, and the team’s defensive record is anticipated to prompt scrutiny before their next World Cup match. The victory provides a significant boost to England’s campaign in the tournament.
The team navigated a challenging fixture to secure passage to the next stage of the cup competition. The result was particularly noteworthy as it ended a prolonged period of poor performance in the world’s premier football event.
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