ATLANTA, July 3 -- Brian Cipenga had given DR Congo a lead that lasted sixty-eight minutes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. What Harry Kane did in the final eleven changed the record books.

Kane scored twice to complete England's comeback and surpass Pele's all-time World Cup goals record, a mark that had stood for fifty-six years. The final score was England 2, DR Congo 1. The history was the point.

England advance to the round of sixteen on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where the co-hosts await. They earned the right to be there by the narrowest available margin, relying on a captain who has now scored more World Cup goals than any player in the tournament's history. England are among three European nations to reach this stage...