Harry Kane Leads England to Dramatic Win Over DR Congo at World Cup

England trailed the Democratic Republic of Congo for 68 minutes after Brian Sifunga's surprise opening goal, with Congo nearly doubling their lead. However, England captain Harry Kane turned the game around by scoring a header in the 75th minute and a powerful strike 11 minutes later, securing a 2-1 victory. This win advances England to the Round of 16, where they will face Mexico. Kane now has five goals in the tournament, placing him just one behind Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, and tied with Erling Haaland. Notably, Kane surpassed Pelé with 13 all-time World Cup goals, tying with the legendary Just Fontaine for sixth place, while Messi leads with 19.

Media outlets widely praised Kane's performance, with Sky calling him the savior of England's World Cup dream and the BBC highlighting his crucial role in sending England to the knockout stage. Fans even adapted Oasis's "Wonderwall" lyrics to celebrate Kane as their hero. Kane described the match as intense and credited his team's persistence and patience against a tough, organized opponent. He emphasized the importance of staying true to their style and enjoying the moment as they progress.

England coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged Kane's decisive impact in tight matches and praised the squad's energy and positive attitude throughout the tournament. Midfielder Elliot Anderson also lauded Kane as a player for big games, noting that the team's play revolves around him and Jude Bellingham, who both performed excellently in the match.