England have discovered their round of 16 opponents at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo. The Three Lions will now face co-hosts Mexico in the next round.
Kane Double Seals Comeback Win
England made the worst possible start to the round of 32 clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. Brian Cipenga put DR Congo ahead after just seven minutes, taking advantage of poor defending to squeeze an effort past Jordan Pickford at his near post.
DR Congo came agonisingly close to doubling their lead when Yoane Wissa hit the woodwork from close range. Harry Kane had a penalty shout turned down shortly before half-time as England struggled to find their rhythm.
Second-Half Revival
The England captain equalised in the 75th minute, heading home a cross from substitute Anthony Gordon. With extra-time looming, Kane then scored what proved to be the winner, firing into the roof of the net for his fifth goal of the tournament.
The comeback leaves Thomas Tuchel's side three wins away from reaching a second-ever World Cup final, 60 years after England beat West Germany at Wembley to claim football's richest prize.
Mexico Awaits in Last-16
England will face co-hosts Mexico in the last-16 during the early hours of Monday morning for UK viewers. The tie will be staged at the formidable Estadio Azteca after Mexico easily brushed aside Ecuador in their group stage finale.
