Harry Kane rescues England from shock World Cup exit with two goals in 11 minutes against DR Congo

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England were on the cusp of one of the biggest World Cup upsets in recent memory — until the heart and soul of the program came up more than clutch.

Trailing for most of the game, Harry Kane scored both of England's goals in the game's final 21 minutes to advance to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.

Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising lead after scoring in just the seventh minute of the game, and its defense kept England at bay all the way through the second-half hydration break.

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Harry Kane of England celebrates to fans following victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images)

But then, England's all-time leading scorer evened the score with a header in the 75th minute on a cross from Anthony Gordon, despite goalie Lionel Mpasi getting a hand on it. Eleven minutes later, Kane scored the decisive goal after evading defenders and letting one rip with his right foot and finding the top-right corner.

The goals were Kane's 83rd and 84th for England, extending his country's record, in his 118th match. In World Cup play, he now has 13 goals, surpassing Pelé's 12, in 16 matches played. He's found the back of the net five times in four matches in this tournament.

Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images)

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