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Football has more than one Lionel: How DR Congo's No 1 gave England the scare of their lives
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (547+ words) Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 When England faced DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, many of their stars looked visibly tense and frustrated until the 75th minute. One of the biggest reasons was a Lionel " DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi....
Nuremberg vs Legia Warsaw prediction " Odds & stats " 2 July 2026
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (219+ words) Exclusive offer from Stake Friendlies - Clubs Friendlies Are you interested in the Nuremberg-Legia Warsaw match? Good news: our prediction for the match will be available soon. At the moment, it is impossible to say which team is most likely to…...
England and the 'worrying stat' that means playing Mexico is pointless
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (1265+ words) England beat DR Congo and the World Cup dream remains alive but there is confusion and distress among the Fleet Street ranks given the unconvincing nature of England's progress. The Sun have retreated to a safe space of pretending Congo…...
Football Extra World Cup newsletter: England survive Congo scare
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (1418+ words) Who else? A brace from Harry Kane " taking his tally to five this tournament " saw him surpass Pele on the list of all time World Cup goalscorers (13) This World Cup just keeps on delivering classic matches. The knockout phase always…...
Harry Kane scores twice to put England through after scare against DR Congo
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (107+ words) England eventually beat DR Congo 2-1 England have beaten DR Congo 2-1 to make it through to the next round of the World Cup. It wasn't a straightforward match for the Three Lions, Thomas Tuchel's side were second-best for the first 20 minutes…...
Epsom's former DR Congo captain says team 'shocked' to lead against England
26+ min ago (579+ words) Gabriel Zakuani moved to England as a child and now lives in Epsom The ex-captain of DR Congo has spoken of his disappointment at his country's dramatic loss against England in the World Cup. Gabriel Zakuani, who now lives in…...
World Cup: Alan Smith reflects on England's win over DR Congo
42+ min ago (41+ words) Sky Sports World Cup: Alan Smith reflects on England's win over DR Congo Thursday 2 July 2026 13: 52, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player...
Harry Kane demands England embrace Mexico test
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (500+ words) England captain Harry Kane knows his side cannot expect to win the World Cup without passing tests like their last-16 tie with Mexico in Mexico City. Kane saved England from one of their most embarrassing results in history as two…...
Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (715+ words) Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day…...
World Cup 2026: An audience of 16. 3m tunes in to watch England's win over DR Congo
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (574+ words) Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16 A peak audience of 16. 3 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup on Wednesday. The 17: 00 BST kick-off was watched on…...