Overview
- England overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat the Republic Democratic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- Brian Cipenga gave Congo the lead in the seventh minute and goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced several key saves that kept the visitors ahead for more than an hour.
- Anthony Gordon set up Harry Kane for a headed equalizer about 15 minutes from time and Kane then finished a rebound with a curling strike to complete the comeback.
- The win moves England into the World Cup round of 16 where they will meet Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.
- Match officials included referee Adham Makhadmeh and VAR Khamis Al Marri, broadcasters varied by territory with networks such as DSports, Paramount+, ViX and FOX/Telemundo carrying the game, and RD Congo depart the tournament having advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.