Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16
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- Harry Kane scored both goals as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in a World Cup knockout match in Atlanta that the source describes as "tense."
- The result sends England into the last 16, where they will meet Mexico next in the World Cup bracket.
Why it matters: Kane's brace keeps England alive in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage and underlines his role as the side's decisive scorer in tight games, with a last-16 date against Mexico now the next hurdle in the bracket.
