England 2-1 DR Congo, Belgium 3-2 Senegal in World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Harry Kane’s two‑goal performance lifted England to a 2‑1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing the team’s first win in the campaign and keeping their qualification hopes alive. The striker opened the scoring before adding a second in the second half, while England’s defense held firm after conceding an early goal, ensuring the win on foreign soil.

In a parallel encounter, Belgium rallied from a one‑goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3‑2, with the Belgian side netting three times in the latter stages of the match to overturn the early setback. Both results reshaped the group standings, giving England and Belgium vital points as the tournament progresses and setting the stage for the next round of fixtures.