Harry Kane saved England from a shock elimination against DR Congo, scoring two late goals to secure victory in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
DR Congo had taken an early lead in the 7th minute and held onto their advantage until Kane equalized in the 75th minute. The England captain then struck again in the 85th minute to complete the comeback.
Chasing Legends and Eclipsing Pelé
With this crucial brace, Kane equaled Sir Geoff Hurst as England’s second-highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout stages with four goals, leaving him just two behind Gary Lineker (6 goals).
Furthermore, Kane has now scored 13 World Cup goals across three editions, officially surpassing Brazilian legend Pelé, who scored 12 goals during his iconic World Cup career.
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All-Time Rankings: The English striker now sits 6th on the all-time World Cup top scorers list, tied with French legend Just Fontaine.
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The Ultimate Target: He is now just six goals behind the World Cup’s current all-time top scorer, Lionel Messi.
2026 Golden Boot Race: This performance takes Kane’s tally in the 2026 tournament to 5 goals, tying him with Erling Haaland. He is now just one goal behind current joint-leaders Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
