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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

By The Canadian Press
July 01 2026 11:16 AM

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada | iNFOnews.ca — England's Harry Kane shoots during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:

2:01 p.m.

England has advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Congo. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Harry Kane scored in the 75th and 86th minutes to lift his country to victory. England will next face Mexico.

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12:52 p.m.

Congo has a 1-0 lead over England at halftime thanks to Brian Cipenga’s goal in the seventh minute.

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12 p.m.

England and Congo have kicked off their Round of 32 match in Atlanta.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2026.

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada | iNFOnews.ca — Congo’s Brian Cipenga (9) scores during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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