Harry Kane is on the brink of another milestone in his England career as he prepares to lead the Three Lions into their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta.The England captain has scored three goals in World Cup knockout games and is just one shot away from equaling Sir Geoff Hurst’s tally of four, the second-highest by an England player in the knockout stages of the tournament. Only Gary Lineker, with six knockout goals, has scored more for the Three Lions at the World Cup.
England’s all-time World Cup goals
| Player | Knockout goals | The achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Lineker | 6 | England’s top scorer in World Cup knockout matches |
| Sir Geoff Hurst | 4 | Best remembered for his hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final |
| Harry Kane | 3 | He could reach the level with Hurst in the Round of 32 |
England vs DR Congo
England will face DR Congo in a must-win 32 match at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM local time (5:00 PM BST / 9:30 PM IST).Thomas Tuchel’s side advanced to the knockout stage after finishing unbeaten at the top of Group L. RD Congo, meanwhile, made history by reaching the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time, advancing as the third-highest-placed team in Group K. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with Mexico’s winner in Mexico 16 in Mexico’s place. City. England started their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia and then drew 0-0 with Ghana before sealing top spot with a win over Panama.
Expected lineups
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.DR Congo (5-3-2): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Baka, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy, Sadiki; Wissa, Bakambu.