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Congo held a 1-0 lead through 75 minutes, but England's captain Harry Kane scored twice down the stretch to give the Three Lions a 2-1 win Wednesday in Atlanta Stadium.

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PHOTOS: Congo faces England in Atlanta at World Cup match

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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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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