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England's World Cup dream is alive, thanks to Harry Kane's late goals against DR Congo.
What happened?
England left it late to keep their World Cup hopes alive, with Harry Kane scoring twice to set up a last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico.
Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Atlanta on Wednesday. Jordan Pickford had a nightmare start, beaten at his near post by Brian Cipenga's shot for the opening goal. Djed Spence was caught in an awkward position for DR Congo's opener.
Key performers
Harry Kane was the hero, scoring an excellent header to bring England level before an emphatic goal carried England to the last 16. Anthony Gordon provided the cross for Kane's first goal and also assisted the captain's second.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England 4-2 Croatia |
England is on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-0D-2L. The team will face Spain next on 2026-09-26. R. James is currently sidelined. England's win over DR Congo was a thrilling match, with Kane's goals saving the team from elimination.
