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Kane header earns England draw against DR Congo
Harry Kane headed in from Anthony Gordon's cross to equalise for England against DR Congo in their round of 32 match in Atlanta.
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England denied penalty after Kane challenge in DR Congo match
Harry Kane was denied a penalty after going down under contact from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi in the first half of their World Cup last-32 tie. Referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away appeals and VAR upheld the decision, sparking debate among pundits.
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England penalty appeal waved off after Kane challenge
England's penalty appeal was rejected after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appeared to bring down Harry Kane. The incident occurred during a match, but officials waved away the claims.
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England vs DR Congo: Rate the Players in World Cup Clash
England's World Cup round of 32 match against DR Congo is underway. Fans can rate both sets of players out of 10, with final ratings based on average scores from BBC Sport users. The rater closes 30 minutes after full-time.
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Cipenga gives DR Congo early lead over England at World Cup
Brian Cipenga scored an early goal to give DR Congo a shock lead against England in their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
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Fifa reports sharp rise in racist abuse at World Cup
Fifa's social media protection service found 89,000 abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup group stage, a 13-fold increase from 2022. Racism accounted for 11% of all abuse, with over 100 cases meeting legal thresholds for action.
Players
How Irankunda's World Cup goal resonated in his Burundian community
Nestory Irankunda's World Cup debut goal for Australia sparked pride in South Australia's Burundian community. Community leader Joel Hakizimana recalls Irankunda's rise from refugee camp to professional football, highlighting the natural talent and fearlessness that propelled him to Bayern Munich and the Socceroos.
Players
Jude Bellingham: England's Unconventional Superstar Drawing
Jude Bellingham's rise as a Black football superstar draws parallels to Michael Jordan, challenging England's traditional sports culture. His unique profile, influenced by American athlete archetypes, raises questions about race and identity in English football as the World Cup approaches.
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England Face DR Congo Threat as World Cup Knockout Stage Looms
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledges the pressure of World Cup knockout football but warns against underestimating DR Congo, who are no pushovers as the tournament enters a critical phase.
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Marcus Rashford to Keep Place as England Face DR Congo in World Cup
Marcus Rashford is set to retain his starting spot for England's World Cup round-of-32 match against DR Congo. Noni Madueke returns to the lineup as Bukayo Saka manages fitness, while Declan Rice replaces Morgan Rogers and Djed Spence starts as expected.
History
Quiz: Name every team England have faced in World Cup knockout matches
Since winning the World Cup in 1966, England have had a mixed record in knockout stages. Test your knowledge by naming all the teams they have faced in World Cup knockout matches.
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England XI Selection Dilemma Ahead of DR Congo World Cup Clash
As England prepares to face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, manager Gareth Southgate faces key selection decisions. Who should replace the dropped player from the Panama win? Should Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Sako start on the wings? And who gets the nod at right-back?
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Mexico's World Cup Record: Four Clean Sheet Wins, Eight Goals
Mexico has won four consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal, scoring eight times. They are the first team to start with four clean sheet wins since Italy in 1990.
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Has football fever taken hold in the US?
As the World Cup progresses, BBC reporters assess whether football fever has gripped the United States. Initial impressions were muted due to the NBA finals, but enthusiasm grew as the tournament advanced, with diaspora fans and vibrant fan fests playing key roles.
Players
Lamine Yamal: 'Of course I'm giving my best for Spain'
Spain's Lamine Yamal said he is fully committed to the national team, recalling how he watched the last World Cup on an iPad in class with friends.
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Egypt hopeful Salah will be fit for World Cup clash with Australia
Egypt are optimistic Mohamed Salah will recover from a hamstring strain in time to face Australia in the World Cup last-32. The captain returned to training on Tuesday after injury against Iran. Defensive concerns also loom for the Pharaohs.
Players
Lamine Yamal praises Vinícius Jr's World Cup performance
Lamine Yamal told Cope that he likes what Vinícius Jr has been doing at the World Cup, calling him great so far.
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Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
Three people died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador. More than one million fans took to the streets, and Mayor Clara Brugada urged responsible celebrations.
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Scouting DR Congo: How England Can Exploit Their High Press
England face DR Congo in the knockout stage. DR Congo's high-pressing 5-3-2 formation and 38.8% possession suggest a counter-attacking style, but their aggressive defense may leave gaps for England's wide players to exploit.
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Tuchel and Pickford Preview England's World Cup Clash with DR Congo
England manager Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live ahead of their Round of 32 match against DR Congo. They discussed expectations, penalty preparations, and the benefits of playing in an air-conditioned stadium.