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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.
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