England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in a sensational Round of 32 match. In the 7th minute, DR Congo took the lead when the unmarked Brian CIPENGA scored an impressive goal for his team, beating a defender and the England goalkeeper. The English team poured all their energy into equalizing the game, but the DR Congo defense was very effective. Goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, made brilliant saves for DR Congo.

The teams went into the break at 1-0.

England began the second half with aggressive moves. They launched several attacks to equalize the game, but DR Congo continued to defend resolutely until the 75th minute of the match. At last, after a long, tense game, English captain Harry Kane scored the equalizer with a simple header. England then mounted the pressure in search of a victory, and in the 86th minute—just four minutes before the final whistle—Kane struck again with his second goal.