Heartbreak for DR Congo as Harry Kane saves England

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Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, setting up a World Cup last‑16 tie against co‑hosts Mexico and dodging what would have been a disastrous early exit. Thomas Tuchel’s team were given a genuine scare in their round‑of‑32 opener at the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, falling behind to Brian Cipenga’s seventh‑minute strike and spending most of the night wrestling with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who kept England out until Kane finally broke through. The win sends England on to Mexico City with momentum on the scoreboard if not…

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Kylian MbappΓ© and Harry Kane chasing historic World Cup feat

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Since the World Cup began in 1930, dozens of goalscorers have taken part in the tournament and left their mark on the history of the game. But one thing has remained constant over the course of nearly a century: no player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot twice. Although the tournament has featured legendary names such as PelΓ©, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo (Brazil), Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi, none of them have managed to top the scoring charts in two different editions. In fact, most have never even won it once. Today, the 2026 World Cup presents a…

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