England Edges DR Congo to Advance to World Cup Round of 16

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The England national football team secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in their Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup, advancing to the next round of the tournament. The match took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

DR Congo opened the scoring early in the match, with Brian Cipenga finding the back of the net in the 7th minute. The English squad managed to turn the game around in the second half thanks to Harry Kane, who scored a brace with goals in the 75th and 86th minutes.

The victory allowed England to advance to the Round of 16 of the global tournament. The team's next opponent will be Mexico. The match will be played in Mexico City.

The World Cup is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will conclude on 19 July 2026. The reigning world champion is Argentina.