Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo
- On Wednesday, England captain Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to secure a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo at Atlanta Stadium, rescuing his team from a potential World Cup exit.
- After trailing 2-0, Belgium completed an extraordinary comeback against Senegal on Wednesday, winning 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field in Seattle with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans.
- The United States secured a comfortable 2-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scoring despite the team playing with ten men after Balogun's red card.
- England faces Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday, while Belgium will meet the United States in Seattle next Monday for their respective Last 16 knockout ties.
- With an estimated 30 million Americans expected to tune in for the Seattle clash, the United States pursues its first knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century, demonstrating growing momentum for soccer in the nation.
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England survive huge scare from DR Congo
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For 75 minutes, the Democratic Republic of Congo stood on the brink of one of the greatest results in their football history. Inspired by the brilliance of Brian Cipenga and a courageous collective display, the Leopards frustrated England before Harry Kane's late double turned the match around, handing the Three Lions a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

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