{"id":1465458,"date":"2026-07-01T19:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1465458"},"modified":"2026-07-01T19:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:24:16","slug":"post-match-analysis-england-vs-dr-congo-01-07-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-england-vs-dr-congo-01-07-26\/","title":{"rendered":"England vs DR Congo stats and analysis: Harry Kane rescues Three Lions against Leopards excellent defence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

England<\/a> sealed their spot in the last-16 of the 2026 World Cup<\/a> thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over DR Congo<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DR Congo took the lead inside seven minutes, with Brian Cipenga beating Jordan Pickford with power at the near post. They could have made it two just before half time but Yoane Wissa’s shot from close range hit the woodwork with Jordan Pickford beaten. Moments later, England had a penalty appeal turned down, adding to their frustrations from the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England looked to be on their way out of the World Cup until Harry Kane equalised with a header 15 minutes from time. And Kane won the match for the Three Lions with less than five minutes to go, rifling home an effort from the edge of the area. It’s the first time England have ever won a World Cup game having been behind at half-time. And it sets up a last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n

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