Harry Kane Carries England to the Last 16 with a Brace

The England National Team advanced to the last 16 round of the 2026 Dünya Kupası. Facing DR Kongo in the last 32 round, England won the match played at Atlanta Stadı 2-1. The star of the match, Harry Kane, brought victory to his team with his two goals. While England continued its contention in the tournament, DR Kongo said goodbye to the tournament. The match witnessed a great struggle and the excitement was at its peak until the final minutes.

The first half of the match was balanced. Despite having more possession of the ball, England struggled to break through the DR Kongo defense. Towards the end of the first half, Harry Kane put his team ahead with a strike inside the penalty area. However, DR Kongo equalized with a goal they found right after. The first half ended 1-1.

In the second half, England took control of the game. With the tactical changes made by technical director Gareth Southgate, England started to make more effective attacks. As the clock showed 70 minutes, Harry Kane took the stage once again. He sent the ball into the net with an acrobatic strike in the opponent's penalty area and put his team ahead once more.

In the remaining minutes of the match, although DR Kongo pushed for a draw, the England defense successfully resisted. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford preserved his team's victory with crucial saves. With the final whistle, England became the side that advanced to the next round.

With this result, as England continues its journey in the Dünya Kupası, Harry Kane's performance stands out as the team's biggest trump card. England is waiting to be drawn against a strong opponent in the last 16 round. DR Kongo, on the other hand, garnered appreciation with their fighting display as they bid farewell to the tournament.