England captain Harry Kane has etched his name deeper into football history after surpassing Brazilian legend Pelé’s 56 year old FIFA World Cup scoring record during England’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kane produced a captain’s performance when England found themselves trailing early in the match. After DR Congo stunned the Three Lions with an opening goal, the Bayern Munich striker inspired the turnaround by scoring twice in the second half. His first goal restored parity before he fired home the winner late in the game to send England into the Round of 16.
The brace took Kane’s World Cup tally to 13 goals, moving him ahead of the legendary Pelé, who scored 12 goals across four World Cup tournaments between 1958 and 1970. The achievement places the England skipper among the greatest goalscorers in the history of the competition and further strengthens his remarkable legacy on the international stage...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The record comes only days after Kane became England’s all time leading World Cup goalscorer by overtaking Gary Lineker, highlighting the outstanding form the 32 year old has displayed throughout the tournament. With England still in contention for the title, Kane now has the opportunity to climb even higher on the World Cup’s all time scoring chart.
England’s victory also secured a place in the Round of 16, where Thomas Tuchel’s side will face co hosts Mexico in what promises to be one of the biggest fixtures of the knockout stage. As the tournament progresses, Kane’s historic milestone has not only kept England’s World Cup dream alive but has also cemented his status as one of the greatest strikers of his generation.
