Harry Kane struck twice after DR Congo's early shock in Atlanta, and Thomas Tuchel praised a side that refused to panic on the way to a last-16 date with co-host Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
Harry Kane scored twice in the second half as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and advance to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
England and DR Congo meet in the World Cup Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a first-ever knockout clash. Thomas Tuchel's possession machine faces Sebastien Desabre's resilient 5-3-2, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Cédric Bakambu set to define the tempo.
In FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K matchday 3, DR Congo and Uzbekistan will face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This article breaks down the key variables that will shape the outcome from three angles: the match environment, officiating standards, and recent defensive vulnerabilities for both sides.
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