PHOTOS: Congo faces England in Atlanta at World Cup match

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PHOTOS: Congo faces England in Atlanta at World Cup match

Early scoring and dynamic defense mark Congo v. England during World Cup play at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

England forward Harry Kane (center) celebrates with teammates Jude Bellingham (second from right) and Anthony Gordon (right) after scoring against Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England fans react after a goal by England forward Harry Kane during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. England defeated Congo 2-1. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane (left) celebrates with midfielder Jude Bellingham (right) after Kane's second goal against Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo defender Chancel Mbemba heads the ball away from his team's goal during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England midfielder Jude Bellingham (right) attempts a kick on goal past Congo defenders Axel Tuanzebe (left) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (second from left) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England fans react after a goal by forward Harry Kane during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. England defeated Congo 2-1 to advance. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane (second from right) celebrates his second of two goals against Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. England defeated Congo 2-1 to advance. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England fans react to a goal against Congo by Harry Kane during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (left) and defender Chancel Mbemba make a save against England during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England forward Marcus Rashford reacts to a missed goal attempt on Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane (left) reacts after a foul by Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (right) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (right) and England forward Noni Madueke (left) head the ball during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi defends a kick on goal by England during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga (center) passes the ball past England midfielder Declan Rice (right) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo defender Chancel Mbemba (right) reacts after a collision with England results in a penalty for England during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England defender Nico O'Reilly (left) keeps his eyes on the ball under pressure from Congo forward Nathanaël Mbuku (right) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane (left) kicks toward the goal past Congo defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (right) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane reacts to a penalty call during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Noni Madueke (left) attempts a kick on goal against Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe (second from left) heads the ball past England defender Nico O'Reilly (left) and midfielder Jude Bellingham (second from right) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Harry Kane (left) and Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England midfielder Declan Rice (right) reacts after a penalty charged against teammate Marcus Rashford during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga (right) and England defender Djed Spence (left) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

England midfielder Jude Bellingham charges the ball during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England midfielder Jude Bellingham (center) is called for a yellow card penalty during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match as Congo defender Chancel Mbemba (left) and midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau (right) look on at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England forward Noni Madueke (center) controls the ball while Congo forward Brian Cipenga (right) closes in during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga (center) celebrates with teammates Yoane Wissa (left) and Ngal'ayel Mukau (right) after scoring a goal against England during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga scores a goal against England during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

England forward Harry Kane (center) celebrates with teammates Jude Bellingham (second from right) and Anthony Gordon (right) after scoring against Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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