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England's World Cup week review: Panama test passed as Kane saves blushes against D.R. Congo

England's third week at the 2026 World Cup was 15 minutes from being their last as Thomas Tuchel's side found themselves on the brink of a humiliating early exit. Harry Kane saved those blushes with two emphatic late goals, further cementing himself as England's inevitable man and setting up a fascinating clash at the Azteca against co-hosts Mexico.
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Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks key reason for England fightback against D.R. Congo

Gianni Infantino has credited FIFA's hydration breaks with helping England turn around their World Cup last-32 tie against D.R. Congo after Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to win 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but doubled down on his claims that they are not purely for any commercial benefit.
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Harry Kane answers big-game questions as England overcome serious D.R. Congo scare

Thomas Tuchel's plan lasted just seven minutes before a well-drilled and fearless DR Congo tore through it, and England spent the rest of the afternoon in Atlanta on Wednesday reassembling it before Harry Kane finally settled the argument for the Three Lions.
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'We kept believing': Tuchel pleased with England fight in victory over D.R. Congo

England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had never stopped "believing" after making a terrible start in their come-from-behind World Cup win against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
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How England and Harry Kane were forced to dig deep by D.R. Congo in the Round of 32

England and D.R. Congo met for the first time in international competition, with the Round of 32 encounter being the furthest that the African side has ever gone in the World Cup.
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Captain Kane at the double as Three Lions roar back to edge D.R. Congo at the death

England made hard work of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo, but a double from captain Harry Kane saw them claim a 2-1 win, firing the Three Lions into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having initially trailed.
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Why England's Round of 32 World Cup tie against D.R. Congo may not be plain sailing

Thomas Tuchel's England side takes on D.R. Congo in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday, looking to claim a victory that would put them into the last 16 clash at the Azteca Stadium against co-hosts Mexico.
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Why Yoane Wissa is D.R. Congo's best weapon against England in last-32 showdown

From Brentford to Newcastle, Yoane Wissa has spent five years deciphering Premier League defences. As DR Congo prepares for a historic match against the British favourites, the Congolese striker is counting on his deep knowledge of the Three Lions to make a difference on the counter-attack.
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Desabre elated with D.R. Congo’s scoring prowess after reaching World Cup Round of 32

Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has praised the squad for their quick response after going down to Uzbekistan, as they went on to win the final 2026 FIFA World Cup group fixture 3-1 on Saturday.
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Wissa bursting with pride after brace as D.R. Congo reach knockouts for first time

Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time to those suffering back home from a humanitarian crisis caused by war.
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D.R. Congo advance to knockouts for first time after comeback win over Uzbekistan

D.R. Congo came from an early goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and seal not only a first-ever FIFA World Cup (WC) win but also a maiden place in the knockout stages of the WC.

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez unfazed by underwhelming D.R. Congo result

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw ⁠with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed "extraordinary" attitude but still had work to do.
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Sebastien Desabre says D.R. Congo executed game plan in pivotal Portugal draw

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre has praised his players for playing according to instructions after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Portugal in a FIFA World Cup fixture at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.
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Toothless Portugal left frustrated in opening game as D.R. Congo claim impressive draw

Democratic Republic of Congo earned an impressive point on their first FIFA World Cup (WC) appearance in 52 years, holding fancied Portugal to a 1-1 draw to leave Selecao das Quinas with just one win from their last five WC openers.
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D.R. Congo announce squad for World Cup with veteran Gael Kakuta included

Veteran Gael Kakuta won a recall to the Democratic Republic of Congo squad as ⁠coach Sebastien Desabre named his 26-man selection on Monday for their World Cup return after a half-century absence.