90+ 6 FINAL 

86'HARRY KANE BRACE! DRAMATIC COMEBACK FOR ENGLAND! The captain delivers once again! Following another assist from Gordon, the English striker strikes at the perfect moment to turn the game around in the dying minutes. What a display by the Three Lions' number 9 to avoid extra time!

75'GOAL FOR ENGLAND! HARRY KANE EQUALIZES! The captain steps up when his team needs him most! Gordon delivered a precise cross into the heart of the box, which the English striker met with a clinical header. Mpasi got a hand to it, but couldn't generate enough power to keep it out of the net. It had to be him—the skipper never misses!

7' Goal!

Goal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo! The "Leopards" strike early. Brian Cipenga breaks the deadlock with a low, clinical finish into the bottom-left corner after latching onto an excellent pass from Chancel Mbemba. England is on the ropes right from the start!

England arrives as one of the favorites to win the title. The team led by Thomas Tuchel finished as leaders of Group L with seven points after beating Croatia (4-2), drawing goalless with Ghana, and defeating Panama 2-0. Although the English have shown defensive solidity and possess a roster full of talent, their collective performance still raises some doubts.

On the other side will be a Democratic Republic of the Congo side that has already made history. The "Leopards" advanced to a World Cup knockout round for the first time after qualifying as one of the best third-place teams from Group K.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the knockout stage with an unprecedented clash between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who will face each other this Wednesday, July 1, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for a spot in the Round of 16.