2026 FIFA World Cup (Round of 32):
- England 2-1 DR Congo
- Mexico 2-0 Ecudaor
- France 3-0 Sweden
- Germany 1 (3) – 1 (4) Paraguay
- Brazil 2-1 Japan
- Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
- Morocco 1 (3) – 1 (2) Netherlands
England recovered from a goal down to eject Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 2-1 out of the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup at the round of 32.
Upon the 74th minute, England trailed the African representative courtesy of Brian Kibambe Cipenga’s 7th minute goal.
Cipenga, who features for Spanish club UD Almeria opened the scoring business inside the first ten minutes with a near post finish past goalkeeper Jordan Lee Pickford.
England’s captain Harry Edward Kane scored a brace in a remarkable comeback that witnessed the 1966 FIFA World Cup champion qualify to the round of 16 where they face co-hosts Mexico on 5th July 2026 at the Mexico City stadium.
Until Kane’s goals, DR Congo looked well in shape, disciplined and defended in numbers.
Kane headed home the equalizer with 15 minutes left on the clock and bulleted home the winner in the 86th minute for DR Congo’s heart break.
Both Kane’s goals were assisted by Anthony Michael Gordon.
The Bayern Munich forward has now scored 5 goals, one shy of the joint top scorers Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappe (France).
Other qualified countries to the round of 16:
England joined the liked of Mexico, France, Paraguay, Brazil, Norway and Morocco at the round of 16.
The round of 32 matches continues with Belgium’s contest against Senegal at the Seattle stadium in Seattle state.
