Atlanta, July 1 -- England captain Harry Kane said he was proud of his teammates for refusing to give up after his late brace rescued the Three Lions from a stunning FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against DR Congo, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory and a place in the Round of 16.

Thomas Tuchel's side looked set for one of their biggest World Cup upsets after Brian Cipenga stunned England with a seventh-minute opener in the Round of 32 clash. England dominated possession but found it difficult to break down a disciplined DR Congo defence before Kane struck twice in the final 15 minutes to complete the comeback and book a last-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City.

"I'm proud of the group, proud of the boys," Kane said after the match, ac...