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England Secures Comeback Victory Against DR Congo in World Cup Knockout Stage

England, led by Tuchel, overcame a deficit to defeat DR Congo in the World Cup knockout stage, with Harry Kane scoring two crucial goals. This victory ended a 60-year World Cup curse for England, while other teams like Team USA and Portugal prepared for their respective knockout matches.

1 Jul, 11:05 — 2 Jul, 02:41
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BBCHigh15h ago

Watch: Fans react to tense World Cup game

England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.

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NYTMostly Factual13h ago

¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico

Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.

By Paulina Villegas and Luis Antonio Rojas

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bloombergHigh23h ago

Five Top Dallas Restaurants, for the World Cup, Burgers and Sushi - Bloomberg.com

Five Top Dallas Restaurants, for the World Cup, Burgers and Sushi  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual12h ago

USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Beau will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s an excerpt from Graham Ruthven’s daily World Cup watch guide about this matchup: Continue reading...

By Beau Dure

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NPRHigh19h ago

Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers

While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.

By Juliana Kim

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Fox NewsMixed13h ago

Harry Kane rescues England from shock World Cup exit with two goals in 11 minutes against DR Congo

Harry Kane scored two goals in the final 21 minutes to complete England's comeback against DR Congo and advance to the World Cup round of 16.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual17h ago

Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

Health officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.

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cnbcMostly Factual12h ago

Trump got $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. Next up: Presenting the World Cup trophy

Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace Prize complaint.

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DWHigh17h ago

3 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrations

The Mexican capital was packed after the national team's victory over Ecuador, with three people dying near a landmark in the city center.

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France 24High15h ago

Les Bleus are 'on a mission': Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?

Les Bleus have so far won four out of four games at the 2026 World Cup, turning in commanding performances that have showcased the depth of talent within the French team. But with pundits tipping France to cruise to victory in the finals, Coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team's biggest enemy could be over-confidence.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual15h ago

Pardoned Iranian nuclear negotiator sues FIFA over team’s World Cup loss against Egypt

Exclusive: Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi, who was part of a 2023 prisoner swap with Iran, told The Independent that he considers his $1 billion demand to be ‘very generous,’ if not a bit low

By Justin Rohrlich

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YahooMostly Factual12h ago

World Cup: Tuchel proud of England's fight in comeback victory

For England manager Thomas Tuchel, the stress of a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo was actually the best part.

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indian-expressMostly Factual8h ago

Tuchel’s England end a 60-year World Cup curse by beating Congo from behind

By Shuvaditya Bose

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual15h ago

The Underdog, the Comedy Act, the Blockbuster: If This Year’s World Cup Teams Were Movies

Soccer and cinema have much more in common than just being billion-dollar industries with a superiority complex. So who's channeling their inner Marty Mauser, and who's the Curry Barker of the tournament?

By Lily Ford

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New StatesmanMostly Factual20h ago

The World Cup needs fewer hydration breaks and more elderly violinists

The pains and pleasures of the 2026 tournament

By Hunter Davies

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rfi-englishMostly Factual16h ago

Kane strikes twice to break DRC and fire England into last-16 against Mexico

England skipper Harry Kane scored twice in the last 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1.

By Paul Myers

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cyprus-mail18h ago

‘Heat dome’ threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans and players

Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing “heat dome” settles over the central and eastern United States – plus parts of Canada – as the knockout rounds progress. The weather phenomenon known as a ‘heat dome’ – a large area of high pressure that traps heat […]

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual18h ago

The littlest trophy: Mexican doctors welcome first son while watching World Cup at Hillel Yaffe

The day was a success on two accounts: The two welcomed their son into the world, and Mexico advanced to the next round of the World Cup.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual12h ago

Commentary: World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

AI-driven surveillance is playing a major role across the World Cup, says this academic.

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the-journal20h ago

Two dead as over a million people gather in Mexico City after World Cup match win

A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation.

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billboardMostly Factual17h ago

Becky G Reveals Who She’s Rooting for in the 2026 World Cup: ‘I Have Two Flags to Represent’

The Mexican-American singer is in the soccer spirit.

By Jessica Roiz

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express-tribuneMostly Factual23h ago

Mexico see off Ecuador to break World Cup curse

The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather

By AFP

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enewsMixed18h ago

Sweat-Proof Summer Date Outfits That Are Still Sexy

Concocting the perfect date night outfit is no easy task, especially when temperatures start to hover around 90 degrees. The key to crafting a summer-proof date look that won't make you sweat is...

By Alexa Vazquez

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Daily SabahMixed21h ago

FIFA flags 13-fold surge in World Cup abuse, 11% racial content

FIFA’s digital monitoring systems identified 89,000 abusive posts on social media during the World Cup group stage, a 13-fold increase from the 2022 tournament in Qatar, world foot...

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screen-rantMixed18h ago

Evil Dead Burn First Reactions Are Officially In

Evil Dead Burn, the latest instalment in the hit horror franchise, has now screened, and the first reactions hype the film as a shocking experience.

By Ryan Northrup

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buenos-aires-heraldMostly Factual20h ago

World Cup 2026: Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0, breaks ‘fifth game’ curse

The Tri reached the round of 16 and will now face the winner of Wednesday's match between England and DR Congo La entrada World Cup 2026: Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0, breaks ‘fifth game’ curse se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

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Mexico NewsMixed12h ago

1 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup win

The off-the-scale enthusiasm of the joyous masses reflected the beauty of national unity, but the event was not without its tragic side as four died from overcrowding. The post 1 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup win appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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punch-ngMostly Factual15h ago

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Bayern Munich announces the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal. Saibari joins after an impressive World C Read More: https://punchng.com/bayern-sign-morocco-midfielder-saibari-on-five-year-deal/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed15h ago

World Cup: Tuchel reveals reason behind England comeback win against DR Congo

England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had never stopped "believing" after making a terrible start in their come-from-behind World Cup win against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. The post World Cup: Tuchel reveals reason behind England comeback win against DR Congo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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nl-timesMostly Factual17h ago

Arne Slot leads search for new Oranje coach as speculation gathers pace

Arne Slot has emerged as the early bookmakers' favorite and the public's dream candidate to replace Ronald Koeman, who officially resigned following the Netherlands' penalty-shootout elimination by

By 89948

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myjoyonlineMixed12h ago

Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup

The World Cup has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service (SMPS) has found.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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actualite-cdMixed13h ago

England's 2-1 Comeback Victory Over DR Congo in World Cup - The News Mill

England's 2-1 Comeback Victory Over DR Congo in World Cup  The News Mill

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abidjan-netMixed16h ago

England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16 - Aaj English TV

England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16  Aaj English TV

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bloomberg1 Jul, 11:05First to report

Five Top Dallas Restaurants, for the World Cup, Burgers and Sushi - Bloomberg.com

express-tribune1 Jul, 11:35

Mexico see off Ecuador to break World Cup curse

berlingske1 Jul, 12:31

Jakob Steen Olsen: Kære joviale og lidt naive nordmænd – vi elsker jer!

die-presse1 Jul, 12:55

Ronaldo gegen Modric: Schlabatausch der „Fußball-Opas“

Daily Sabah1 Jul, 13:03

FIFA flags 13-fold surge in World Cup abuse, 11% racial content

dr-dk1 Jul, 13:50

Politiet forstærker indsatsen ved VM-storskærm efter overfald

buenos-aires-herald1 Jul, 14:15

World Cup 2026: Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0, breaks ‘fifth game’ curse

n1-bih1 Jul, 14:28

U Novom danu donosimo prve reakcije nakon utakmice BiH-SAD

svenska-dagbladet1 Jul, 14:36

Potter håller pressträff – dagen efter VM-uttåget

delfi-lt1 Jul, 14:37

Milijonus sužavėjo Japonijos rinktinės ir stratego atsisveikinimas

New Statesman1 Jul, 14:43

The World Cup needs fewer hydration breaks and more elderly violinists

the-journal1 Jul, 14:43

Two dead as over a million people gather in Mexico City after World Cup match win

telex1 Jul, 14:43

A FIFA nem érti a meglepődést az elvett német gólon

luxemburger-wort1 Jul, 14:45

Nach dem Werbecoup von Levi‘s werden auch andere US-Brands kreativ

newsbeast1 Jul, 14:45

Μουντιάλ 2026: Αμφίβολο το μέλλον του Νάγκελσμαν στη Γερμανία, στόχος ο Κλοπ

iefimerida1 Jul, 14:47

Μουντιάλ 2026: «Πόλεμος» στο διαδίκτυο - Υβριστικές αναρτήσεις στα social media, ρατσιστικά σχόλια και αύξηση σε σχέση με το Κατάρ

20-minuten1 Jul, 14:51

Mehr Ahnung? Zürcher tippen WM-Spiele besser als Basler

NPR1 Jul, 15:06

Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers

delo1 Jul, 15:26

Izjemni Harry Kane angleški rešitelj, preobrat v Atlanti

vijesti-me1 Jul, 15:55

Kao da debakl na Mundijalu nije bio dovoljan - racije u Njemačkoj...

jerusalem-post1 Jul, 16:06

The littlest trophy: Mexican doctors welcome first son while watching World Cup at Hillel Yaffe

cyprus-mail1 Jul, 16:19

‘Heat dome’ threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans and players

enews1 Jul, 16:30

Sweat-Proof Summer Date Outfits That Are Still Sexy

screen-rant1 Jul, 16:32

Evil Dead Burn First Reactions Are Officially In

billboard1 Jul, 16:47

Becky G Reveals Who She’s Rooting for in the 2026 World Cup: ‘I Have Two Flags to Represent’

publico1 Jul, 16:49

Presidente da FIFA foi fotografado em dois jogos do Mundial que ocorreram em simultâneo? Falso

observador1 Jul, 17:08

Andrés Escobar foi morto após eliminação da Colômbia

faz1 Jul, 17:11

Fußball-Nationalmannschaft: Warum sich das deutsche WM-Aus dieses Mal anders anfühlt

el-mundo1 Jul, 17:31

¿Quién es Mpasi? El portero de RD Congo que ha sorprendido frente a Inglaterra

DW1 Jul, 17:32

3 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrations

nl-times1 Jul, 17:34

Arne Slot leads search for new Oranje coach as speculation gathers pace

Al Jazeera1 Jul, 17:45

Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

morgunbladid1 Jul, 17:51

England - Austur-Kongó, staðan er 2:1

jutarnji-list1 Jul, 17:55

Brutalno iskren istup legende! Do kraja ogolila probleme Njemačke: ‘Mislim da bismo trebali početi iznova...‘

klix-ba1 Jul, 18:00

Engleska na krilima fantastičnog Kanea napravila preokret za osminu finala Svjetskog prvenstva

nrk1 Jul, 18:00

Fikk slakt etter sjokkstart mot DR Kongo – så reddet Kane England

vg1 Jul, 18:00

Harry Kane reddet England: - Øyeblikk av panikk

naftemporiki1 Jul, 18:00

Μέγας είσαι Κέιν και θαυμαστά τα έργα σου

danas1 Jul, 18:01

Hari Kejn nije dozvolio iznenađenje: Engleska uz dosta problema u osmini finala Mundijala

abidjan-net1 Jul, 18:12

England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16 - Aaj English TV

rfi-english1 Jul, 18:15

Kane strikes twice to break DRC and fire England into last-16 against Mexico

24ur1 Jul, 18:45

Rdeči vragi večni osmoljenci mundialov, kako bo proti Senegalu?

BBC1 Jul, 18:49

Watch: Fans react to tense World Cup game

hollywood-reporter1 Jul, 18:58

The Underdog, the Comedy Act, the Blockbuster: If This Year’s World Cup Teams Were Movies

France 241 Jul, 19:03

Les Bleus are 'on a mission': Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?

vanguard-ng1 Jul, 19:06

World Cup: Tuchel reveals reason behind England comeback win against DR Congo

punch-ng1 Jul, 19:08

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

helsingin-sanomat1 Jul, 19:10

Jalkapallon MM-kisat | Englanti vältti nöyryytyksen, Harry Kane oli maan suurin sankari

The Independent1 Jul, 19:19

Pardoned Iranian nuclear negotiator sues FIFA over team’s World Cup loss against Egypt

balkan-web1 Jul, 19:54

Neymar tallet me parashikuesin: Provojeni në Botërorin tjetër

index-hr1 Jul, 19:56

Paragvajska navijačica postala zvijezda SP-a zbog poruke Nijemcima

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actualite-cd1 Jul, 20:58

England's 2-1 Comeback Victory Over DR Congo in World Cup - The News Mill

NYT1 Jul, 21:29

¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico

Fox News1 Jul, 21:40

Harry Kane rescues England from shock World Cup exit with two goals in 11 minutes against DR Congo

cnbc1 Jul, 21:48

Trump got $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. Next up: Presenting the World Cup trophy

myjoyonline1 Jul, 21:53

Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup

channel-news-asia1 Jul, 21:58

Commentary: World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

The Guardian1 Jul, 22:00

USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

Mexico News1 Jul, 22:08

1 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup win

Yahoo1 Jul, 22:33

World Cup: Tuchel proud of England's fight in comeback victory

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indian-express2 Jul, 02:41Latest update

Tuchel’s England end a 60-year World Cup curse by beating Congo from behind