Kane Passes Pelé's World Cup Goal Record in England Win
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- Harry Kane scored two goals against DR Congo, bringing his World Cup tally to 13 and surpassing Brazil legend Pelé's record of 12 goals in 16 World Cup games.
- England won 2-1 over DR Congo after the African side took an early lead, with Kane equalizing in the 75th minute before rifling in the winner to send the Three Lions to the round of 16.
- Kane broke Gary Lineker's record to become England's all-time top World Cup scorer during Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama, and now holds 84 goals from 117 appearances for England.
- Pelé is the only player in history to win three World Cup titles (1958, 1962, and 1970) — a distinction the article underscores while noting Kane has yet to win one.
- Kane won the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot with six goals and is now one shy of matching that tally at this tournament.
- Kane made his 15th World Cup start against DR Congo, the most for any outfield player on the England men's team, taking his season tally for club and country to 72 goals.
Why it matters: Kane surpassing Pelé's 12-goal World Cup mark cements his tournament legacy, but the article itself highlights Pelé's unique distinction of three World Cup titles — a contrast Kane has yet to match. With England now in the round of 16 and Kane one goal shy of equaling his own 2018 Golden Boot total of six, his continued scoring is central to the team's deeper-run prospects.
