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Sports - World Cup 2026: England Struggled Against DR Congo, Belgium Beat Senegal

Harry Kane’s brace spared England from an early exit, while Belgium rallied from 2-0 down with a disputed stoppage-time penalty.

  • 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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Things happened at the 2026 World Cup night games. Those who went to bed thinking the case was folded for Senegal will wake up with a surprise.

·Paris, France
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World Cup 2026 results: Belgium fight back and Kane saves England

·London, United Kingdom
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The English validated their ticket for the eighth of the finals after a difficult victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Belgium achieved a spectacular climb against

·France
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The United States, Belgium, and England have all advanced to the next round of the World Cup. The match between England and the Democratic…

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RÚV broke the news on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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