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FIFA World Cup 2026
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England defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in the round-of-32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to secure the comeback victory and advance the team to a match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
Why it matters
The 2026 World Cup represents a major global sporting event, and England's narrow victory highlights the competitive parity in the expanded 48-team tournament format.
- 10.20pm . First published at 6.10pm
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Confidence: 95%
Standard sports reporting focused on match results and player quotes.
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