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England overcame an early deficit to defeat DR Congo 2-1 behind two goals from captain Harry Kane. The victory prevents a historic round of 32 exit and advances England to a high-profile matchup against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
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6 outlets · 8 articles · first seen 1 Jul 2026, 18:16 · last updated 3 Jul 2026, 09:44
While all three outlets celebrate Kane's goals, they diverge by either lionizing his individual legacy, critiquing the team's underperformance under Tuchel, or analyzing the systemic defensive failures that nearly led to humiliation.
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Three things we learned from England win as Harry Kane saves World Cup dreamLondon Evening Standard