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In DR Congo’s Ituri province, Ebola workers and security teams have walked off the job over unpaid wages amid an outbreak with 1,729 cases and 582 deaths, threatening response efforts; the CDC says its effort will last for months and require more staff, with Level 1 activation, though hiring this year has been limited to 38 new hires.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports 600 Ebola deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with 51 new cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours. Frontline health workers in Ituri are threatening to strike over delayed pay, potentially slowing the outbreak response, while two Kisangani cases await confirmation; the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine.
Harry Kane scores twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit as England edge DR Congo, but the piece argues England still aren’t at the level of the best and must improve quickly. It credits Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions and leadership for the comeback, highlights Anthony Gordon’s impact off the bench, and notes mixed contributions from Rashford, Madueke, and Pickford as England look to sharpen for the World Cup.
Harry Kane scored a header to level and then produced a solo finish in the final 10 minutes as England overturned an early deficit to beat DR Congo 2-1, securing a place in the World Cup last 16 and setting up a Mexico showdown in Mexico City.
Harry Kane struck twice late as England recovered from an early Congo lead to win 2-1 and book a Round of 16 date with Mexico in the World Cup, with Congo pressing for a stoppage-time equaliser but England narrowly held on.
England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Atlanta, with Harry Kane leveling in the 75th minute and then sealing the win in stoppage time after a cross from Anthony Gordon; Kane’s brace takes him to 13 World Cup goals, surpassing Pelé, as England book a last-16 date with Mexico, with DR Congo keeper Mpasi making several key saves in a nervy tie.
DR Congo lead England 1-0 at half-time after Cipenga’s early strike; England have created chances but Mpasi’s saves, plus several near-misses from Rashford and Bellingham, keep the DR Congo scoreline intact, and a VAR review of a Kane incident did not award a penalty as England chase an equaliser in the second half.
BBC Sport’s World Cup live blog recaps overnight results, with France and Mexico advancing to the knockout stage, Norway beating Ivory Coast, and England preparing for a last-32 clash with DR Congo under Thomas Tuchel, while Pickford and Kane dominate discussion. Analysts note DR Congo’s deep-block approach and England’s finishing issues, and fans scene-set in Atlanta alongside potential record-chasing milestones for Kane.
A tactical preview argues England can exploit DR Congo’s 5-3-2, high-press approach by using wide units, long switches and quick passes to pull Congo’s players out of position, while remaining mindful of Yoane Wissa’s threat in the box. England’s higher possession and technical quality give them an edge if they avoid being baited into Congo’s aggressive pressing, with the key plan involving pinning the central midfield, exploiting space behind the wing-backs and balancing short build-up with dangerous switches to create chances.
DR Congo booked a knockout berth at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uzbekistan, part of Africa's standout group-stage showing as nine of ten African teams advanced; Congo shifted from defense to attack, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice (including a stoppage-time curler) and Fiston Mayele adding a late third, setting up a clash with England in Atlanta, while Lumumba Vea’s visa saga underscored the politics surrounding the tournament.
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three eastern provinces to curb the Ebola outbreak, which has risen to 1,274 infections and 360 deaths; Kinshasa, a city of about 18 million, remains at risk despite no confirmed cases, and authorities have ordered a 21-day quarantine for travellers from affected areas.
Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and extend a record by seven consecutive World Cup matches as Argentina win Group J; England beat Panama 2-0 to finish first in Group L and set up a last-32 against DR Congo, who qualify as one of the best third-placed teams after beating Uzbekistan. Croatia finish second in Group L by beating Ghana, knocking Scotland out, while Colombia top Group K after drawing 0-0 with Portugal, sending Portugal to face Croatia in the last 16. Iran are eliminated after Austria–Algeria’s 3-3 draw, with Austria advancing; Argentina will face Cape Verde in the next round as Cape Verde become the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage.
DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, with Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa scoring twice and Fiston Mayele adding another, earning Congo DR their first World Cup win and setting up a last-32 clash with England.
Uzbekistan led through Shomurodov, a DR Congo effort was ruled out by VAR, Nathanaël Mbuku equalized for DR Congo, and Wissa struck in the 68th minute to make it 1-1 as DR Congo keep their knockout dreams alive in Atlanta.
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara to book a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds, with Daniel Muñoz scoring the winner in the 76th minute after a Quintero pass deflected off Steve Kapuadi. Colombia dominated with 20 shots and faced eight saves from DR Congo keeper Mpasi, who was pivotal early on. Colombia can top Group K with a draw against Portugal, while DR Congo would need a win to have a chance at progression as one of the best third-placed teams.