FIFA World Cup 2026: Here are all records you need to know after England's historic victory over DR Congo
Updated On: 02 July, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo, England broke multiple records. Here's all you need to know (Pics: X)


In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo, England registered a stunning 2-1 victory at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia (Pic: X/@England)

This is the first time in history that England has won a FIFA World Cup match after trailing at half-time (Pic: X/@England)

This is also the second time England has ever recovered from conceding first to win a World Cup knockout match (the first being the 1966 Final vs West Germany) (Pic: X/@HKane)

Extended England's unbeaten run against CAF (Confederation of African Football) opposition to 10 World Cup matches is the longest such streak in tournament history (Pic: X/@HKane)

Anthony Gordon also became the first player since 1966 to provide two assists as a substitute in a World Cup knockout match (Pic: X/@England)

England's skipper Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford made their 15th World Cup appearances during the match. This is the most by any England's men's outfield players (Pic: X/@HKane)

England's skipper Kane registered a brace against DR Congo. With this, having 13 career World Cup goals, he has officially surpassed Pele and drawn level with French legend Just Fontaine, climbing to joint-sixth on the tournament's all-time top-scoring list. Additionally, the 32-year-old footballer also became the first England player to score five or more goals at two different FIFA World Cups (Pic: X/@HKane)
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